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Comment on Digital Securities Sandbox Joint Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority Consultation Paper
This joint proposal from the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (together, “the UK regulators”) for a digital securities sandbox (“DSS”) reflects a commendable commitment to incorporating innovation into the financial system. The sandbox is designed to generate real-world insights about whether distributed ledger technology (“DLT”) could streamline the issuance, trading, and settlement of securities without undermining investor protection, market integrity, or financial stability. As the consultation aptly notes, “use of developing technology, such as DLT, has the potential to change ... (full story)