Bank of England tests stablecoin, digital pound interoperability in cross-border payments

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The Bank of England is actively testing a cross-border trade finance flow combining stablecoin payments with simulated digital pound settlement through its Digital Pound Lab. The test involves a stablecoin payment and a digital pound settlement, aiming to enhance cross-border payment efficiency. This move could significantly boost the UK's digital currency adoption and global trade finance.