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October 13, 2025 18 mins

Could Britain accidentally become financially American? The Bank of England governor's shocking endorsement of stablecoins in the Financial Times has sparked a fascinating debate about the UK's potential "dollarization."

James Tylee, a Wall Street veteran with 20 years of algorithmic trading experience, joins Johnny Fry to explore how USD-backed stablecoins might extend American financial dominance to British shores. With the $250 billion stablecoin market overwhelmingly dollar-denominated, while euro and yen versions languish, the implications are staggering.

The hosts reveal how major banks like Barclays and Goldman Sachs are planning G7 stablecoins that could unlock $500 trillion in US assets globally. Meanwhile, Britain—once the crypto regulation leader—has watched America surge ahead, forcing UK regulators to reconsider their approach.

Perhaps most surprising: while only 5% of Britons own stocks, 12% hold cryptocurrency, meaning young traders now understand dollars better than pounds. Despite London handling 38% of global forex trading, the conversation raises critical questions about monetary sovereignty in the digital age.

From regulatory nightmares around tracking digital assets to the complexities of cross-border monetary policy, this episode unpacks the unintended consequences of embracing American-dominated stablecoins.

Listen now to discover how Britain might be sleepwalking into financial Americanization.

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