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While this stablecoin is initially dollar-pegged, the plan to expand into G7 currencies like the euro suggests a future UK pound stablecoin could emerge. This might eventually offer new digital payment options for UK consumers and businesses, potentially making cross-border transactions quicker and cheaper, though regulatory hurdles would need to be cleared first.
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