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ESMA’s stablecoin regulation urges firms to halt services for non-compliant tokens

The Cryptonomist·October 11, 2026·1 min read
ESMA’s stablecoin regulation urges firms to halt services for non-compliant tokens

ESMA's October 8, 2026 opinion calls for MiCA-authorised crypto firms to stop services involving non-compliant stablecoins for EU clients, while allowing tightly supervised activities to clear existing holdings. The European Securities and Markets Authority said the opinion clarifies supervisory expectations for stablecoin regulation beyond trading, affecting firms operating under the EU's MiCA framework.

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