As digital asset markets mature, one question now defines the industry: how do we keep innovation moving while regulation catches up?
This panel brings together leading voices from policy, legal, and industry to unpack the path forward for stablecoins, regulatory coordination, and the future of global digital finance.
Watch this on-demand panel to understand:
Key Takeaways
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Why real dialogue matters: Regulation works only when policymakers and industry engage technically — not through surface-level consultations but through practical, detailed feedback.
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Technical feasibility is essential: Regulators set the rules, but industry builds the infrastructure. Clear explanations of what’s possible (governance, reserves, reporting, flows) prevent rules that break business models.
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Use the tools that exist: Consultations, roundtables, and sandboxes are effective — if firms provide specific, actionable input and align on positions.
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Stablecoins as emerging market infrastructure: They’re shifting from “internet money” to core financial plumbing, drawing increased scrutiny from central banks and prudential regulators. Regulation should scale with adoption — not assume systemic risk on day one.
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Fragmentation is now a global risk: Divergent regimes across the UK, EU (MiCA), US, and Gulf could create duplicated or conflicting requirements. Harmonisation and reciprocity are needed for cross-border operations.
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A strategic UK opportunity: With coordinated policy across HMT, the FCA, and the Bank of England, the UK can lead in digital finance — but it needs a clearer long-term regulatory destination.
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The core message: Regulation isn’t the enemy; uninformed regulation is. Collaboration is how we avoid it.
Panel of Experts
Charles Kerrigan – CMS
Helen Disney – Unblocked
Nima Elmi – Circle
Elise Souci – Global Digital Finance (GDF)
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