PRESS RELEASE | The European Banking Authority (EBA) Classifies USDC as the First Significant e-Money Token in the European Union
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has classified USDC, issued by Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS, as a significant e-money token (EMT) under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), following its assessment of the criteria set out in the Regulation. There are currently 45 EMTs in the European Union, which have been notified under MiCA, and USDC is the first one to be classified as being significant. From November 12 2026, USDC will be subject to the dual supervision […]
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- PRESS RELEASE | The European Banking Authority (EBA) Classifies USDC as the First Significant e-Money Token in the European Union
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