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Bank of England Speech on Digital Assets by Sasha Mills

Sasha Mills delivered a speech on 1 October 2026 addressing digital assets and regulatory implications for firms.

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The Bank of England announced a speech by Sasha Mills on 1 October 2026 titled 'New horizons: the legal and commercial frontier of digital assets.' The speech discusses the evolving nature of digital assets and their regulatory implications.

The speech may address compliance with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures, although specific content is not detailed.

The speech is relevant for crypto asset service providers (CASPs), token issuers, and payment institutions, as they must monitor its implications for their operations and regulatory obligations.

Source: Bank of England, official publication, retrieved 2026-10-02

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