UK regulators have launched a project to unlock a $14 trillion opportunity through the tokenisation of financial assets. The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have opened applications for their Digital Securities Sandbox as of October 1, encouraging UK-based firms to participate. City Minister Tulip Siddiq is advocating for the issuance of 'digital' government bonds on blockchain technology, despite some resistance. The initiative aims to digitalise financial markets securely and protect market integrity. The Treasury supports this move to reinvigorate capital markets and attract innovative companies to boost investment across the economy. The Financial Times reported on this development.