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Sep 10, 2026

Monument Bank delays £250 million retail tokenized deposit launch due to UK regulatory hurdles

UK challenger bank Monument Bank has postponed the rollout of its retail tokenized deposit product, originally planned for earlier this year, now targeting a November launch. The delay stems from custody-related regulatory issues in the UK, affecting the bank's plan to offer tokenized deposits via public blockchain using Midnight's zero-knowledge technology.

Sep 10, 2026·3 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Monument Bank's tokenization project targets mass-affluent retail savers with investable assets between £50,000 and £5 million, rather than limiting the project to institutional customers.
  • ▪Regulated banks should avoid using public blockchains for retail deposits
  • ▪Strict UK crypto custody regulations stifle financial innovation

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