CryptoUK Teams with U.S. Powerhouse to Forge Global Crypto Policy Bloc
London's crypto trade body just made its biggest power play yet.
CryptoUK—the UK's leading digital asset association—has locked arms with a major U.S. industry heavyweight. The goal? To build a unified front that shapes crypto regulation across borders. This isn't just another partnership; it's a strategic move to create a policy bloc with real global clout.
Why This Alliance Changes the Game
Regulatory fragmentation is crypto's biggest headache. One country labels a token a security; another calls it a commodity. This alliance aims to cut through that noise. By combining UK market sophistication with U.S. lobbying firepower, the bloc plans to push for coherent, innovation-friendly rules. Think of it as a diplomatic corps for digital assets.
The Mechanics of Influence
Expect coordinated advocacy, shared research, and a synchronized voice in key financial capitals. The bloc will target policymakers from Westminster to Washington, advocating for frameworks that protect consumers without strangling growth. It's a direct challenge to the slow, siloed approach of traditional financial regulators—who still treat crypto like a speculative sideshow while missing the systemic shift.
A New Era of Regulatory Diplomacy
This partnership signals a maturation of crypto industry strategy. No more reacting to regulations—now it's about writing them. By forming a transatlantic policy engine, CryptoUK and its U.S. partner aim to set the standards that others will follow. It's a bold bid to move crypto from the regulatory fringe to the center of the financial rulebook.
The move proves one thing: in finance, if you can't beat the old guard's lobby, you build a better one—and maybe throw in a jab about how traditional banks needed a bailout to learn about risk, while crypto built its safeguards from the ground up.
CryptoUK says that both organizations are like-minded
This move follows TDC’s State Network launch in November. This was part of its efforts to push for digital asset policies in state and local government, with a part of their goal to boost pro-crypto candidates at every level of government as the 2026 midterm races take shape.
According to Cody Carbone, effective digital asset policy requires borderless coordination, looking for opportunities in all governments and markets. “CryptoUK is a proven leading voice in the UK, and we are excited to create such a strong bond to expand our global policy expertise.”
On the other hand, CryptoUK’s Executive Director, Su Carpenter, said both organizations are like-minded with shared objectives and approaches.
“This move will strengthen both organisations by enabling cross-jurisdictional knowledge sharing and access to broader resources. At a critical time for UK-US regulatory coordination, we see this as an important step forward for our members and the wider digital asset industry,” he added.
However, the US and the UK are at different places in terms of regulations. In the US, lawmakers are continuing to work on a bill to regulate the crypto industry after passing legislation regulating stablecoins over the summer. Federal regulators are now focused on implementing regulations for stablecoins.
On the other hand, the UK has adopted a phased approach to crypto regulation, aiming to position itself as a global hub for digital assets while also prioritizing consumer protection and financial stability.
Meanwhile, the industry has added several new advocacy groups, including the Solana Policy Institute, Ripple-backed National cryptocurrency Association, and, most recently, the American Innovation Project.
UK initiative to catch up to the US in terms of stablecoin regulation
Market watchers have recently argued that the US is pulling ahead of the UK in the race to become a leading crypto center. But Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said that the country aims to catch up to the US in terms of stablecoin regulation. She also said new rules will be operational just as quickly as in the US.
This has been proven by last week’s milestone. As reported by Cryptopolitan, the Property Act 2025 received royal assent from King Charles III, legally recognizing digital assets as a FORM of property.
The short bill passed both houses of Parliament without amendment. It confirms that digital holdings such as Bitcoin and stablecoins can be the subject of property rights distinct from traditional categories of physical objects or contractual rights.
CryptoUK reacted, saying, “This gives digital assets a much clearer legal footing — especially for things like proving ownership, recovering stolen assets, and handling them in insolvency or estate cases.”
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it is establishing a new group of stablecoin issuers within its Regulatory Sandbox. The FCA calls this “a unique chance for innovative companies to test their stablecoin products and services under the UK’s evolving regulatory regime.”
As part of this effort, companies that want to create pound-backed stablecoins under the FCA’s future rules for stablecoin issuers will be able to do so in a controlled setting with the regulator’s supervision.
Companies interested in joining The Sandbox cohort must submit their applications by January 18, 2026. They will need to include a thorough test plan and proof that they are ready to start testing. The FCA stated that after the review process is completed next year, it will publish a public list of cleared applicants.
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