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EU Crypto Regulation in Focus as ESMA Reviews Collateral Risks
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is conducting a review to assess the risks and operational challenges of using tokenized collateral by central counterparties (CCPs) under EU crypto regulation, seeking evidence on liquidity, legal rights, and settlement finality with a response deadline of January 15, 2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 9 Oct 2026 and 11 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare for tighter EU rules on tokenized collateral by starting to assess your legal and operational safeguards now. This is your chance to shape or anticipate clearance on digital assets before new requirements come into force.
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3 sources · first reported 9 Oct 2026 · latest 11 Oct 2026
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