# EBA names Circle’s USDC the EU’s first ‘significant’ e-money token

https://mins.news/en/item/101296

- The Block, 2026-10-15 11:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theblock.co/news/regulation/2026-10-15-eba-designates-circles-usdc-as-the-eus-first-significant-e-money-token-418637

> The European Banking Authority classified Circle’s USDC as the EU’s first “significant” e-money token. New supervisory responsibilities take effect on Nov. 12.

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