Written Question·Treasury·UIN 105914
Cryptocurrencies
Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026
Question
Charlie Dewhirst
Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will ask the Financial Conduct Authority to make an assessment of the adequacy of the (a) security and (b) stability of monies invested in the Tether cryptocurrency.
Answer
Lucy RigbyThe government recognises that stablecoins stand to drive important innovation in payments and settlement, but like other financial instruments they also have the potential to cause consumer harm, especially if not properly regulated. That is why the UK h...
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