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EU securities regulator gives crypto platforms 3 months to remove unauthorized stablecoins

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What happened

ESMA said authorized platforms must block new access to stablecoins that fail to meet MiCA rules, while national authorities oversee existing customer holdings.

Key facts

  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:23:26 UTC.

Why it matters

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