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Boris Johnson is set to resign as the leader of the Conservative Party, BBC reports. He is then expected to stand down as the Prime Minister in October.
According to Time, Rishi Sunak, the chancellor of the exchequer under Johnson, is a favourite to replace Johnson as the next Prime Minister of Britain. If Sunak indeed becomes the leader of the British Government, it could be good news for the crypto ecosystem in the UK.
Johnson’s resignation comes as a result of mass resignations from the government, following sexual assault allegations against conservative lawmaker Chris Pincher.
What Sunak Means To Crypto In the UK
Rishi Sunak is considered a champion for the crypto ecosystem in the UK. Along with Economic Secretary to the Treasury John Glen, Sunak laid down a series of plans to make the UK the crypto hub of the world. Under him, the treasury supported bringing stablecoins under regulation, thus making them a recognised form of payment in the UK. He also pushed for an FCA-led ‘CryptoSprint’.
He also planned to work with the Royal Mint on an NFT. Sunak also supported creating legal status for DAOs or decentralised autonomous organisations. Recently, Sunak dismissed the Bank of England’s fears over the stability of crypto payment technology. He decided to move forward with a new law that allowed everyday crypto payments.
