UK Finance in their report says the UK wants to lead global digital capital markets by 2035! And the groundwork is already being laid. Projects involving $LINK, $HBAR, $QNT and $XRP have all appeared across UK pilots, sandboxes and tokenisation initiatives. Britain is

What happened

UK Finance reported that the United Kingdom aims to become the global leader in digital capital markets by 2035, and it is already launching pilots, sandboxes and tokenisation projects that involve cryptocurrencies such as LINK, HBAR, QNT and XRP.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

If the UK succeeds, it could attract fintech firms and capital‑raising activity, create high‑skill jobs, and give the country a regulatory edge that encourages wider use of tokenised assets across its financial system.

Analyst inference

The push comes as other regions, notably the EU and the United States, also promote digital market frameworks; the UK’s explicit 2035 target may help it stand out, but outcomes will hinge on clear rules and industry participation.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Progress of UK regulatory sandboxes – whether they approve more token‑based securities, which would signal how quickly the market could expand. Analyst inference
2. Adoption of tokenisation by major UK banks and asset managers – their involvement would drive liquidity and credibility for digital capital markets. Analyst inference
3. International response, especially from EU and US regulators – any coordination or competition could affect the UK’s ability to attract cross‑border capital. Analyst inference

Affected assets

• LINK — Chainlink
• XRP — XRP

Evidence

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