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EU Crypto Regulation: ESMA Urges Stronger Enforcement Powers
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
ESMA is urging the European Union to grant national regulators and itself stronger enforcement powers under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), including the ability to freeze crime-linked crypto assets, remove scam-related websites, and ban misleading marketing. These proposals aim to enhance consumer protection, market integrity, and reduce illicit cross-border crypto activities.
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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EU crypto startups face tighter rules with regulators gaining new rights to freeze assets and shut scam sites. You need to review compliance now or risk losing market access as enforcement speeds up.
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8 sources · first reported 30 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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