Stablecoins offer limited retail payment appeal in UK, FCA says

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has concluded from industry feedback that the strongest current use case for stablecoins is in cross-border payments, particularly for markets needing US dollar access. The regulator sees limited appeal for domestic retail payments in the UK due to existing efficient systems, a finding that is now shaping its formal stablecoin policies.

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