Catch up on crypto announcements made on October 8, 2026, covering European stablecoin restrictions, tokenized U.S. stocks, institutional custody, Bitcoin finance, and bank-led crypto services.
EU Sets January 8 Deadline for Noncompliant Stablecoins
The European Securities and Markets Authority published an opinion on October 8 calling for MiCA-authorized crypto firms to resolve remaining client exposure to noncompliant stablecoins by January 8, 2027. Platforms must prevent customers from acquiring or increasing affected positions, while temporary, supervised services may continue to support withdrawals, conversions, and other wind-down activities. The measure affects assets such as Tether’s USDT, although ESMA’s notice does not name individual tokens or prohibit private ownership.
Greece Proposes 10% Tax on Crypto Gains
Greece is preparing legislation introducing a 10% capital-gains tax on cryptocurrency profits, with annual gains of up to €500 exempt under the draft. The proposal is undergoing public consultation and is expected to reach parliament in November, meaning the tax has not yet been enacted.
Standard Chartered Targets Institutional Custody in Singapore
Institutional investors and qualifying corporate clients are the intended users of a Singapore custody service outlined by Standard Chartered on October 8. The bank’s plans cover safeguarding selected cryptoassets, including stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, alongside its established securities-services operations. No opening date was given, and implementation will depend on meeting the relevant regulatory requirements.
Sui Outlines Hashi’s October Debut
Capital pledged to Hashi has exceeded $500 million, Sui said on October 8, ahead of the infrastructure’s planned introduction of Bitcoin-backed financial markets. Access is expected to open gradually during October as participating firms complete their integrations, rather than through a single launch of every service. The update also introduced Anchorage Digital as a new partner, bringing institutional custody and settlement connections alongside additional stablecoin liquidity.
Securitize Launches Tokenized US Stocks on Solana
Securitize announced the launch of tokenized U.S. equities on Solana, with an initial offering covering 12 companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, and Strategy. Each token represents a security entitlement backed one-for-one by an underlying share, preserving applicable economic benefits and rights, including dividends and voting rights where available. Trading settles in USDC through Securitize’s registered broker-dealer platform, initially during extended market hours, with 24/7 availability planned for a later stage.
Sberbank Discloses Crypto Trading Tests in Its Banking App
Sberbank disclosed on October 8 that it had begun testing cryptocurrency transactions in SberBank Online and demonstrated the planned retail service at its investment forum. The testing includes Bitcoin, Ether, USDT, and other cryptoassets, with related functionality also planned for SberInvestments and SberBusiness. The bank is targeting December 1 for broader customer access, but the timetable and final list of permitted assets depend on supporting Bank of Russia regulations.