Sandbox
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.
The UK and United States are holding early talks to create a shared crypto 'sandbox' for cross-border testing and licensing, aiming to harmonize digital asset rules. The move could ease regulatory fragmentation and help firms scale between the two 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.