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ESMA questions whether tokenized assets are safe in a crisis
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation requesting evidence from banks and clearinghouses on whether tokenized assets can be reliably accessed and liquidated during a market crisis. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2027, after which ESMA will decide if regulatory changes are needed.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 9 Oct 2026 and 11 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare to show how your tokenized assets perform in crisis scenarios as ESMA is gathering evidence that could reshape rules on blockchain collateral. This is a clear market access story: your ability to prove liquidity and ownership will decide if you stay in the European clearing markets.
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3 sources · first reported 9 Oct 2026 · latest 11 Oct 2026
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