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ESMA gives EU crypto firms three months to unwind non-MiCA stablecoin exposure

Published

11 October 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

◆ Geography

Europe

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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has mandated EU crypto firms to unwind their exposure to stablecoins not compliant with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) within three months.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 13 sources have reported it between 30 Sep 2026 and 11 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must act fast to divest from non-MiCA stablecoins or face compliance issues that bar your access to the EU market. This deadline reshapes stablecoin risk management and market entry strategies in Europe.

◆ Coverage

13 sources · first reported 30 Sep 2026 · latest 11 Oct 2026

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