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The Bank of England is likely to relax its proposed restrictions on stablecoins due to pushback from the industry, as reported by the Financial Times.
The Bank of England's decision to potentially ease stablecoin restrictions in response to industry feedback signals a more flexible regulatory environment. This could open up opportunities for fintech and DeFi companies to innovate and expand their stablecoin offerings in the UK market.
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