Revolut will test a pound-backed stablecoin in the UK’s regulated stablecoin sandbox this quarter. The firm says the key innovation is not the token itself but the consumer protection and infrastructure built around it.

Hargreaves Lansdowne, the UK's largest retail investment platform, advises caution with Bitcoin investments, labeling it "not an asset class". This comes as the UK lifts its ban on retail investors accessing crypto ETNs. While Bitcoin shows potential for high returns, its volatility and risk remain concerns. Starting early 2026, select clients may access crypto ETNs on Hargreaves Lansdowne.