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Toughening Europe's new crypto regime

Published

30 September 2026

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regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

Europe

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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recommends tougher investor protection rules and enhanced supervisory powers under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), focusing on cost disclosures, marketing controls, fraud detection, and the regulation of stablecoin services.

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

Europe is raising the bar on crypto regulation to close investor protection gaps and crack down on fraud. You in crypto services should plan for stricter compliance and faster supervisory action across the EU.

◆ Coverage

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

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