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ESMA Proposes MiCA Rules for DeFi Gateways, Staking and Lending
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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has proposed new regulatory rules under the EU's MiCA framework that introduce specific obligations for crypto firms acting as intermediaries to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, as well as targeted requirements for staking and lending services. ESMA also aims to prohibit crypto firms from providing licensed services involving noncompliant stablecoins, extending restrictions to custody and transfers.
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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Crypto founders relying on DeFi intermediaries must adapt fast as new EU rules shift liability and risk disclosure onto gateway providers. Your lending and staking services now face fresh compliance costs or risk losing EU market access.
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8 sources · first reported 30 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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