Progress
Current status
in force
12 Nov 2026in force
14 Oct 2026adopted
Scope
Implementers
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
supranational
Timeline of events
European Banking Authority decision classifying USDC as significant e-money token under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation entered into force
On 12 November 2026, the European Banking Authority’s decision designating USDC as a significant e-money token (EMT) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) entered into force, and Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS, which issues USDC…
- The EBA classifies USDC as the first significant e-money token in the European Union, European Banking Authority (EBA) (Official)
European Banking Authority adopted decision classifying USDC as significant e-money token under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation
On 14 October 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) adopted a decision designating USDC as a significant e-money token (EMT) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). As a result, Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS, which issues U…
- The EBA classifies USDC as the first significant e-money token in the European Union, European Banking Authority (EBA) (Official)