The United Kingdom is moving from consultation to controlled experimentation in the digital asset space. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has selected Revolut as one of four firms to participate in its dedicated stablecoin regulatory sandbox, a program designed to test real-world use cases before final rules are implemented.
Out of 20 applicants, the FCA chose Revolut, Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise and VVTX. Testing is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
For Revolut, participation carries strategic weight. The fintech has been developing its own stablecoin since late 2024, positioning itself to compete with established issuers such as Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC). After securing its UK banking license and trading authorization between 2024 and 2025, joining the sandbox reinforces its ambition to integrate stablecoins into its broader “banking without borders” model.
The controlled testing phase will also allow Revolut to assess how its token would function under the UK’s upcoming crypto regime, which is expected to be fully implemented by October 2027.
In a broader regulatory context, the FCA described the sandbox as part of the government’s National Payments Vision, aimed at ensuring that payment-focused stablecoins are credible, resilient and trusted within the UK financial system. Rather than accelerating immediate mass adoption, the framework prioritizes operational reliability and regulatory clarity.
Source: Official announcements from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
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