16th July 2025 Digital Bytes

From retail to real-world: is the UK ready for the next wave of crypto adoption and tokenisation? - the UK is well positioned to lead in tokenised finance with strong consumer engagement, regulatory ambition and a global financial hub. Yet execution lags behind. Whilst regions such as the EU, US and Asia are scaling tokenisation pilots, the UK’s frameworks remain early-stage. Institutional engagement is growing, but bank access, legal clarity and live deployments are still limited. Projects such as the Digital Securities Sandbox and Regulated Liability Network show promise but lack public outcomes; without faster progress, the UK risks falling behind. Bridging the gap between vision and implementation will determine its role in the future of tokenised finance.

Tokenisation of real-world assets: Blurring Lines - Tokenisation of real-world assets is redefining ownership, trust, and value by transforming physical assets into programmable digital tokens on blockchain- powered platforms. As…