The Bank of England (BOE) Digital Pound Lab has entered its second phase, marking the first test of stablecoin infrastructure working in tandem with central bank digital currency (CBDC) within the same payment process. The experiment focuses on cross-border trade financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with participation from NOBO Finance, Dun & Bradstreet, and Polygon Labs. Exporters can receive receivables financing prepayments via stablecoins, while UK importers settle final payments using the potential Digital Pound. This trial does not involve real customers or funds and does not indicate that the BOE has decided to issue a Digital Pound. The results will inform the BOE and Treasury's further evaluation of the Digital Pound. (CoinDesk) https://(wublock123.com)/news/bank-of-england-tests-stablecoins-digital-pound-cross-border-payments-66374