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UK regulators propose near-24/7 settlement hours to support tokenization in wholesale markets
The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly outlined a vision to advance tokenization in UK wholesale markets.
Published 2026-05-18 08:06 UTCUpdated 2026-05-18 16:46 UTC
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Overview
The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly outlined a vision to advance tokenization in UK wholesale markets.
Score total
1.75
Momentum 24h
6
Posts
6
Origins
4
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
17%
Why now
- Tokenization is advancing rapidly, requiring updated regulatory guidance and infrastructure.
- The Bank of England and FCA are actively consulting to shape future market frameworks.
- Phased implementation of extended settlement hours aligns with evolving market needs and technology adoption.
Why it matters
- Extending settlement hours supports continuous trading and settlement of tokenized assets.
- Improved infrastructure readiness facilitates the transition of tokenization from pilots to live markets.
- Near-24/7 settlement reduces risks and enhances liquidity in UK wholesale financial markets.
Continuity snapshot
- Trend status: insufficient_history.
- Continuity stage: broad_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 6 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
All evidence
All evidence
Bank of England, FCA Set Out ‘Shared Vision’ for Tokenization
Decrypt · decrypt.co · 2026-05-18 16:45 UTC
UK proposes near-24/7 settlement to prepare markets for tokenization
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-05-18 14:59 UTC
Bank of England lays down roadmap for near 24x7 Chaps settlement hours
Finextra (Payments) · finextra.com · 2026-05-18 14:28 UTC
FCA and Bank of England set out shared vision for tokenisation in UK wholesale markets
Bank of England News · bankofengland.co.uk · 2026-05-18 08:06 UTC
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