Monument Bank delays retail tokenized deposits, cites regulatory issues in the UK
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Monument Bank postpones its retail tokenized deposit launch, citing UK regulatory hurdles; the London‑based challenger has partnered with a Canadian custodian to satisfy FCA requirements and now targets a November rollout. The delay highlights compliance challenges for crypto‑bank hybrids, potentially slowing broader adoption and prompting investors to reassess timelines for tokenized finance products.
The London-based challenger bank tapped a Canadian custodian to meet the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory requirements. It now expects to roll out retail tokenized deposits by November.