FCA Call for Input: Tokenised gold in UK wholesale markets
The FCA is seeking views on whether tokenising gold (creating digital tokens representing physical gold ownership) could improve trading, transfer, pledging and holding in UK wholesale markets. Responses will inform potential future guidance or a bespoke regulatory regime for tokenised gold.
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Consultation closes
- 23 October 2026
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