DigiAssets 2025

17 - 18 June, 2025

Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London

Emma Butterworth

Head of Financial Market Infrastructure, Innovation & Payments Policy Division Bank of England

Day 2 | 18th June

10:10 AM UK DSS Interview: Exploring the UK Digital Securities Sandbox: Learnings, progress, and challenges eight months on

This interview brings together key stakeholders to discuss the transformative potential of digital securities within the financial ecosystem. Eight months after the sandbox's launch, the discussion will delve into the progress achieved, insights gained from the adoption of distributed ledger technology, and the evolving role of digital securities in driving innovation while preserving market integrity. Speakers will also highlight success stories and proof-of-concept outcomes from sandbox participants, discuss potential adjustments to the sandbox framework, and explore future expansion plans.

  • Progress and milestones: An update on DSS developments, pilot initiatives, and key advancements in implementing DLT solutions for digital securities 
  • Learnings from the sandbox: What are the key insights into how DLT impacts the lifecycle of securities issuance and trading? 
  • The role of the digital securities depository: What advancements have been made to create infrastructure for the issuance and custody of digital securities, as well as overcoming integration challenges with existing financial systems?


Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Emma.

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