UK Explores Stablecoin Use in Cross-Border Payments While Telegram Founder Faces International Arrest Warrant
UK Explores Stablecoin Use in Cross-Border Payments While Telegram Founder Faces International Arrest Warrant
A recent UK policy sprint has highlighted cross-border payments as the most promising near-term application for stablecoins, with industry participants anticipating limited domestic UK retail adoption. Separately, Telegram founder Pavel Durov is now internationally wanted by Russia’s FSB on a terrorism-related charge, adding to an ongoing legal case in France.
UK policy sprint finds cross-border payments are stablecoins’ top use case
Industry participants said stablecoins offer the biggest near-term benefits for cross-border payments, while domestic UK retail adoption is likely to remain limited.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov internationally wanted, Russia’s FSB says
Russia’s FSB says Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces a terrorism-related charge and an international arrest warrant, while a separate French case remains open.