The UK and US are preparing to announce closer co-operation on digital assets, aiming to align cryptocurrency and stablecoin regulation across the Atlantic. The move comes after talks between UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week, joined by major players including Coinbase, Circle, Ripple, Citi, Bank of America, and Barclays.
British officials say Reeves hopes that regulatory alignment will give UK firms easier access to America’s deep capital markets, while attracting more US investment to London. The timing is critical, with concerns about London-listed companies fleeing to New York for higher valuations.
The initiative was fast-tracked after crypto industry groups urged the UK government to include digital assets in any new deal with Washington during Trump’s state visit. Under Trump, the US has enthusiastically embraced crypto, while British regulators have been more cautious.
Industry leaders argue Britain risks being left behind if it does not adapt. A UK-US framework could also include “digital sandboxes,” giving companies space to test blockchain technologies for capital markets under joint regulatory oversight.
The announcement is expected during Trump’s meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, underscoring how crypto policy is becoming a key element of global economic diplomacy.
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