CryptoMedium•9 October 2026•
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Polkadot Launches dotUSD Stablecoin Amid EU MiCA Regulatory Pressure
Key Facts
1Polkadot launched its dotUSD stablecoin on the mainnet on October 8, 2026, without a central issuer.
2EU MiCA regulations require service providers to wind down non-compliant stablecoins within three months.
Polkadot launched its dotUSD stablecoin on the mainnet on October 8, 2026, operating without a central issuer. According to cryptoticker.io, the decentralized token is governed by DOT holders and utilizes an overcollateralization model to maintain its peg to the US dollar.
The launch coincides with new enforcement of EU MiCA regulations, which require service providers to wind down non-compliant stablecoins within a three-month window. While the network's market capitalization reached approximately $1.96 billion on October 8, 2026, the DOT token traded in a range of $1.01 to $1.15 during the same period, facing immediate regulatory friction due to the lack of an identified issuer under the EU framework.