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EU to review MiCA framework for non-EU stablecoin issuers
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU is reviewing its MiCA stablecoin framework to potentially ease licensing barriers for non-EU stablecoin issuers like Tether, influenced by regulatory developments in the US, aiming to improve market access and consumer protection in the EU.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
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EU stablecoin policy is shifting to allow non-EU issuers entry, opening the market for companies like Tether and changing competitive dynamics. You should engage with EU regulatory developments now to position your stablecoin or payments business ahead of new authorisation rules.
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