According to CoinMarketCap, the UK Financial Conduct Authority has set 2026 goals that prioritize digital asset regulation and empower locally issued UK stablecoins, defining a clear policy timeline that traders can track for regulatory catalysts, source: CoinMarketCap. The stated focus on UK-issued stablecoins indicates forthcoming clarity for GBP-linked tokens and service providers operating in the UK market, outlining scope for compliance planning and potential listing standards, source: CoinMarketCap. Traders should monitor FCA publications tied to this 2026 agenda for updates that could affect GBP trading pairs, fiat on-ramps, and UK-domiciled issuers, source: CoinMarketCap.