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ESMA Calls for Noncompliant Stablecoin Wind-Down by Jan. 8
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has mandated that EU-regulated crypto firms cease all services involving noncompliant stablecoins by January 8, 2027, including custody and transfers, extending beyond prior guidance limited to trading restrictions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 9 Oct 2026 and 12 Oct 2026.
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You need to plan for end-of-life processes on noncompliant stablecoins now as ESMA sets a firm January 8, 2027 cutoff that includes custody and transfer services, not just trading. This forces any EU-licensed crypto firm to accelerate compliance and client communication to avoid penalties.
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2 sources · first reported 9 Oct 2026 · latest 12 Oct 2026
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