The Economic Secretary says a forthcoming consultation on payments will cover digital assets and AI agents (software systems acting autonomously).
The UK Treasury said digital assets could bring a "complete transformation" to financial markets, signaling continued official attention to the sector’s role in future payments infrastructure. The statement came from the Economic Secretary, who highlighted an upcoming consultation on payments that will include digital assets and AI agents (software systems acting autonomously). The remarks indicate the UK government is examining how emerging technologies could affect payment systems, market structure, and financial services policy.