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Crypto Regulation EU Gets Stronger Enforcement Powers

Published

30 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

Europe

◆ Source

Read at en.cryptonomist.ch →

◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is seeking enhanced enforcement powers under the EU-wide Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), including the ability to order freezing of crypto assets suspected to be linked to crime, removal of scam and unauthorized crypto websites, and bans on misleading crypto marketing.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 8 sources have reported it between 30 Sep 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new EU regime that lets regulators freeze crypto assets on suspicion alone and take down scam sites fast. Protect your platform by reviewing compliance urgently or risk swift market exclusion.

◆ Coverage

8 sources · first reported 30 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026

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