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Bank of England Allows Stablecoins to Invest in Short-Term Government Bonds

UK central bank approves regulation permitting up to 60% of stablecoin reserves to be held in short-term government securities.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, often pegged to a fiat currency or backed by assets.
  • Short-Term Government Bond: A debt security issued by a government with a maturity of less than one year, used for low-risk investment.
  • Bank of England: The central bank of the United Kingdom, responsible for monetary policy and financial regulation.