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EU securities regulator gives crypto platforms 3 months to remove unauthorized stablecoins
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Olivier Acuna
Source published: 08/10/2026, 15:23:26 UTC
Briefing created: 09/11/2026, 03:50:27 UTC
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Briefings
EU securities regulator ESMA ordered authorized crypto platforms to block new access to stablecoins failing MiCA rules within three months. National authorities oversee existing customer holdings. The directive aims to enforce compliance while allowing existing users to retain assets.
Key points
- ESMA mandated authorized platforms to block new stablecoin access to non-compliant assets within three months.
- National authorities are responsible for overseeing existing customer holdings rather than new access.
Context
This directive requires EU crypto platforms to enforce MiCA rules on stablecoins, with national regulators managing current user assets.
Limitations
Evidence covers only authorized platforms and national oversight; specific national implementations or affected stablecoin types remain undefined.
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