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The £78bn loan scheme is part of a broader EU effort to backstop Ukraine, which may lead to increased sovereign debt issuance and higher long-term interest rates in Europe. For crypto, this adds to the narrative of fiat currency debasement, as governments continue to borrow heavily, reinforcing Bitcoin's store-of-value appeal. However, the immediate effect is muted because the UK is only discussing participation, not committing.

UK prime minister says UK is discussing participating in a £78bn (€90bn) EU loan scheme to support Ukraine.