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European regulators need more powers to police crypto, watchdog says
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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) advocates for enhanced regulatory powers to better enforce the EU's MiCA crypto rules, including authority to freeze suspicious crypto assets, remove scam websites, and regulate misleading crypto marketing to combat financial crime and unauthorised operators.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 8 sources have reported it between 30 Sep 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.
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You face tighter enforcement powers hitting crypto companies across Europe, including new freeze and takedown tools. This opens compliance and market access hurdles fast, especially if you rely on cross-border EU crypto operations.
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8 sources · first reported 30 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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