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Tuesday Nov 11 2025 19:10
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ClearToken, a digital asset clearing and settlement firm, has been granted approval by UK regulators to launch a system dedicated to settling cryptocurrency and stablecoin transactions. This development underscores the nation's ongoing efforts to enhance regulatory oversight of the digital finance sector.
The company announced Tuesday that it had secured authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate its Delivery versus Payment (DvP) settlement platform, known as CT Settle. This platform will facilitate spot trading in crypto assets, stablecoins, and fiat currencies.
Once CT Settle is operational, regulated financial institutions will gain access to a digital asset settlement system that adheres to the same stringent regulatory and operational standards as conventional financial infrastructure.
ClearToken emphasizes that CT Settle is specifically designed to alleviate concerns among institutions hesitant about embracing digital assets, particularly addressing issues related to market efficiency, liquidity, and counterparty risk.
Niki Beattie, Chair of ClearToken, stated that this authorization would serve as a "catalyst for digital assets to be adopted at scale.""
The FCA's decision to authorize ClearToken reflects a broader regulatory trend in the United Kingdom towards integrating digital assets into the existing financial framework.
Earlier this week, the Bank of England initiated a consultation on stablecoins, soliciting feedback on proposed rules that could potentially take effect as early as next year. Governor Andrew Bailey has recently adopted a more moderate stance regarding the risks posed by stablecoins to financial stability, signaling a more pragmatic regulatory approach.
These actions are being taken amid growing concerns that the UK is lagging behind other nations, particularly the United States, in stablecoin adoption following the passage of the GENIUS Act.
In April, HM Treasury released a draft policy paper outlining the future regulatory landscape for crypto assets. This paper aims to formally define specific types of digital assets and incorporate key activities, such as issuance, custody, and trading, within the UK's regulated perimeter.
Additionally, the UK government has opened the market for crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to retail investors, indicating a comprehensive national strategy to integrate digital assets into mainstream financial markets.
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