Following Trump’s trip, Britain is poised to streamline crypto regulations: US-UK Establish Transatlantic Task Force
While President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK gathered significant global interest, the noteworthy development for the cryptocurrency sector was a discreet yet important US-UK agreement aimed at optimizing transatlantic financial operations and crypto crypto law.
The governments of the US and UK have revealed a strategic partnership through the establishment of a formal joint task force intended to alleviate regulatory barriers for businesses looking to access capital across different markets. Crucially, this task force will harmonize the two nations’ approaches to overseeing digital currency.
This task force was initiated during Trump’s visit following high-level discussions between UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
On 22 September 2025, the US Department of the Treasury (DoT) issued a statement asserting, “The Taskforce aims to investigate avenues for short- to medium-term partnership on digital assets while the legislative and regulatory frameworks are still evolving, alongside possibilities for long-term cooperation and additional opportunities for innovation in wholesale digital markets.”
The UK and US are interconnected with £1.2 trillion invested collectively.
Today @SecScottBessent and I have launched the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future, increasing collaboration on critical subjects such as capital markets and digital assets.https://t.co/gdtZFzMJXx
— Rachel Reeves (@RachelReevesMP) September 22, 2025
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US-UK Transatlantic Taskforce Set to Launch in 180 Days
According to the US DoT, “the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future is expected to report in 180 days.”
The taskforce will be co-chaired by officials from both countries’ finance ministries and will include regulatory involvement from organizations like the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The initial set of recommendations is anticipated within the first 180 days.
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— Stand With Crypto In The UK
A primary aim of the task force will be to establish cohesive strategies for digital assets, encompassing stablecoins, tokenized securities, and cross-border capital market functionalities.
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Coinbase, Circle, Ripple Attended Discussions in London
Leading companies such as Coinbase, Circle, and Ripple, as well as major banks like Citi, Bank of America, and Barclays, were present at the discussions held in London during Trump’s visit.
It seems that the alignment of the US-UK capital markets revolves around stablecoins. A Financial Times report suggests that UK officials view regulatory synchronization with the US as a pathway for UK companies to tap into larger capital markets and attract new American investments.
Firms based in London are increasingly incorporating in New York for superior valuation. Consequently, UK officials are looking towards Washington as a counterbalance, hoping that tighter regulatory relationships with the US will enhance the UK’s competitiveness in the financial services arena.
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Main Takeaways
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In the forthcoming 180 days, the task force will connect with crypto market participants and regulatory professionals to produce actionable policy recommendations.
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Short- and medium-term goals will emphasize digital asset regulation, while the long-term focus will be on innovations within wholesale digital markets.
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