AgentFlareNewswire · Crypto · Sun, Oct 11, 2026
ESMA Gives EU Crypto Firms Three Months to Unwind Non-MiCA Stablecoins
ESMA's 8 October opinion tells national supervisors to have MiCA-licensed firms clear client exposure to non-compliant stablecoins within about three months, roughly 8 January 2027. Coinbase has already set an October 30 deadline for EEA customers.
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ESMA sets three-month wind-down for non-MiCA stablecoins; Coinbase moves faster
ESMA's 8 October opinion says MiCA-authorised firms should resolve EU clients' holdings of non-compliant stablecoins no later than three months after publication, putting the practical limit near 8 January 2027. It is guidance, and national authorities decide how to apply it. During the wind-down, regulators may permit only liquidation, conversion, withdrawal, transfer or safekeeping. Coinbase has set October 30, 2026 for customers in the European Economic Area to move USDT, PYUSD, DAI and other tokens off the exchange. Remaining balances will then be converted into USDC, and later deposits will not be credited.
Why it mattersStablecoin issuers without MiCA authorisation face shrinking access to EU users, which favours compliant tokens such as USDC and raises near-term operational deadlines for holders.
Crypto ETF outflows top $1 billion in October as Bitcoin tests $80,000
US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs posted $986.3 million of combined net outflows through Thursday, per Farside Investors, and Friday pushed the October total past $1 billion. Bitcoin funds lost $678.9 million over the week, including $484.9 million on Wednesday alone. Ether funds have seen nine straight sessions of outflows since September 29. Bitcoin dropped toward $80,000 on October 8 and was back at $83,247 by October 9, down 3.6% over the week. Of 15 major coins tracked, 13 fell by more than Bitcoin that day.
Why it mattersSustained ETF redemptions point to institutions cutting risk, which can add pressure to Bitcoin and Ether while altcoins with thinner liquidity fall harder.
French stablecoin and exit-tax amendments stall after budget section is rejected
France's National Assembly Finance Committee adopted two crypto-tax amendments on Oct. 7 as part of the 2027 budget bill. One would end tax deferral when crypto is swapped for electronic-money tokens, and the other would extend the exit tax to holders of more than €800,000 in crypto who leave France. Both would start on Jan. 1, 2027. On Oct. 9, however, the committee voted down the bill's revenue section by 31 votes to 3, so neither measure advances automatically. Lawmakers would need to resubmit them when the full Assembly starts review on Oct. 13.
Why it mattersFrench-resident crypto holders and stablecoin users face tax uncertainty until the floor debate and the Oct. 20 vote show whether the measures return.
Visa and Gate roll out a stablecoin-linked spending card in 40+ countries
Visa and the crypto exchange Gate announced on October 11, 2026 a crypto payments card launching across more than 40 countries. The card draws on users' Gate balances, including assets such as USDT and USDC, converts to fiat at the point of sale and settles with merchants in local currency. Issuance, KYC and custody stay with the exchange. Gate has not listed every supported jurisdiction. The product is aimed at consumers rather than businesses, so it does not address corporate treasury needs such as multi-signature approvals or accounting reconciliation.
Why it mattersCard rails are pulling stablecoins into everyday checkout, but business treasuries still need tooling beyond a consumer product.
Blockchain Association backs GENIUS Act ID rules but wants narrower scope
The Blockchain Association filed a comment letter on Aug. 21 supporting proposed customer identification program rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, a rulemaking from five federal agencies. The group wants obligations limited to direct primary-market dealings between permitted issuers and their customers, leaving peer-to-peer secondary transfers outside the rules. It also asked for tighter definitions of account, customer and digital asset service provider, flexible verification methods, no duplicative requirements, and an effective date aligned with the separate anti-money-laundering rules under the same law.
Why it mattersHow far customer-identification duties reach into secondary markets will shape compliance costs for issuers and the usability of US-regulated stablecoins.
Paxos brings USDG to Arbitrum with a proposed 100 million ARB incentive
Paxos' USDG stablecoin, with roughly $3 billion in circulation, is expanding to the Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum. A proposed incentive program of 100 million ARB aims to speed adoption across decentralized finance by rewarding liquidity providers, developers and users. The program still needs approval. The move reflects competition among dollar-pegged tokens that now centres on liquidity and integration with trading platforms, lending protocols and payment infrastructure rather than issuance alone.
Why it mattersIncentive-backed expansion onto major layer-2 networks shows how issuers are competing for DeFi liquidity, though incentives alone do not guarantee lasting adoption.
Data behind the stories
Bitcoin trades at $82,918, up 0.43% over 24 hours but down 2.15% on the week, in line with the ETF-outflow story. Ethereum, at $2,504, is down 6.80% over seven days, Solana at $110 is down 8.03% and XRP at $1.4 is down 5.72%.
What to watch
- France's National Assembly begins reviewing the 2027 budget revenue section on Oct. 13, with a vote on Oct. 20; crypto amendments would need resubmitting. en.bloomingbit.io
- Coinbase's October 30, 2026 deadline for EEA customers to move USDT, PYUSD, DAI and other non-MiCA stablecoins off the exchange. cryptoticker.io
- ESMA's three-month window for firms to clear non-compliant stablecoin exposure ends around 8 January 2027, subject to national supervisors' decisions. forexcrunch.com
Key takeaways
- ESMA's opinion pushes MiCA-licensed firms to clear non-compliant stablecoins within about three months, and Coinbase has set an earlier October 30 cutoff.
- US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw more than $1 billion of net outflows in October, the heaviest selling since June.
- France's proposed stablecoin-swap and exit taxes lost their automatic path when the budget revenue section was rejected 31 to 3.
FAQ
When must EU users move USDT off Coinbase?
Coinbase gives customers in the European Economic Area until October 30, 2026 to withdraw USDT, PYUSD, DAI and other affected stablecoins. After that, remaining balances are converted into USDC, and tokens arriving later are not credited.
Is ESMA's stablecoin opinion legally binding?
No. The 8 October opinion is guidance rather than binding law. National authorities decide implementation platform by platform, and they may allow only limited exit services such as liquidation, conversion, withdrawal, transfer or safekeeping.
Is France's stablecoin tax now law?
No. The Finance Committee adopted the amendments on Oct. 7, but it then rejected the budget's revenue section on Oct. 9 by 31 votes to 3. Lawmakers must resubmit them when the Assembly debates the section from Oct. 13.
The wire
Every item considered for this digest, newest first — published within 48h of 2026-10-11 23:59 UTC.
- Stablecoin Payments Expand: Visa-Gate Card & What It Means onesafe.io · 2026-10-11 05:00
- Blockchain Association Backs GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules With Key Caveats coinmarketcap.com · 2026-10-11 05:00
- Stablecoin Regulation Update: Coinbase’s CFTC Win & Your Business onesafe.io · 2026-10-11 03:00
- ESMA gives EU firms 3 months to drop non-MiCA stablecoins forexcrunch.com · 2026-10-11 02:05
- Trump’s Rejected Fed Pick Joins Treasury: Can Bitcoin and XRP Benefit? benzinga.com · 2026-10-10 18:30
- France Panel Advances Stablecoin Tax and Crypto Exit-Tax Rules tokenpost.com · 2026-10-10 15:40
- Coinbase Delists USDT and DAI on October 30 cryptoticker.io · 2026-10-10 15:37
- France Stablecoin Tax Push Stalls as Assembly Committee Rejects Budget Revenue Section en.bloomingbit.io · 2026-10-10 14:03
- Bitcoin price rises 0.19% to $82,646 as crypto market shows mixed trends azernews.az · 2026-10-10 13:49
- Crypto ETF Outflows Pass $1 Billion in October: Is Wall Street Dumping Bitcoin and Ethereum? cryptoticker.io · 2026-10-10 12:19
- Paxos’ $3 Billion USDG Stablecoin Launches on Arbitrum With Proposed 100 Million ARB Incentives tekedia.com · 2026-10-10 12:00
- Bitcoin Dips to $80,000: How Other Coins Fared in the Market Slide 247wallst.com · 2026-10-10 10:00 · +1 outlets
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Sources & citations
- ESMA gives EU firms 3 months to drop non-MiCA stablecoins forexcrunch.com · 2026-10-11
- Coinbase Delists USDT and DAI on October 30 cryptoticker.io · 2026-10-10
- Crypto ETF Outflows Pass $1 Billion in October: Is Wall Street Dumping Bitcoin and Ethereum? cryptoticker.io · 2026-10-10
- Bitcoin Dips to $80,000: How Other Coins Fared in the Market Slide 247wallst.com · 2026-10-10
- Bitcoin price rises 0.19% to $82,646 as crypto market shows mixed trends azernews.az · 2026-10-10
- France Panel Advances Stablecoin Tax and Crypto Exit-Tax Rules tokenpost.com · 2026-10-10
- France Stablecoin Tax Push Stalls as Assembly Committee Rejects Budget Revenue Section en.bloomingbit.io · 2026-10-10
- Stablecoin Payments Expand: Visa-Gate Card & What It Means onesafe.io · 2026-10-11
- Blockchain Association Backs GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules With Key Caveats coinmarketcap.com · 2026-10-11
- Paxos’ $3 Billion USDG Stablecoin Launches on Arbitrum With Proposed 100 Million ARB Incentives tekedia.com · 2026-10-10