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title: "Bank of England Proposes Extended Operating Hours and Supports Tokenized Payments"
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description: "The Bank of England proposes extending its core settlement infrastructure operating hours to nearly 24/7 to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden supports tokenized payments, emphasizing their potential to lower transaction costs. She mentioned that tokenized deposits, regulated stablecoins, and a retail CBDC could coexist with traditional banking. The bank is also reassessing restrictions on pound-denominated stablecoins, though a final framework is not yet in place."
datetime: "2026-05-20T04:01:45.000Z"
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# Bank of England Proposes Extended Operating Hours and Supports Tokenized Payments

The Bank of England has suggested extending the operating hours of its core settlement infrastructure to nearly 24/7, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. According to NS3.AI, Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden expressed support for tokenized payments, highlighting their potential to lower transaction expenses. She noted that tokenized deposits, regulated stablecoins, and a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) could coexist alongside traditional banking accounts. The bank is also reevaluating the restrictions on pound-denominated stablecoins, although a definitive framework has yet to be established.

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