Uzbekistan will recognize stablecoins as an official means of payment starting Jan. 1, 2026, under a regulatory sandbox that also permits trading in tokenized securities. The framework is intended to bring legal clarity for crypto payments and tokenized asset markets.

Former MP Lisa Cameron says her UK‑US Crypto Alliance expects a transatlantic crypto 'passporting' sandbox to come from talks with US lawmakers and SEC officials. The move could streamline cross‑border market access and accelerate innovation — but legal and AML hurdles remain.