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Coinbase Global Inc. recently disclosed plans to delist all non-compliant stablecoins from its European platforms by the end of December 2024.
This decision is a direct response to the European Union’s upcoming implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, which aim to establish a standardized regulatory framework for crypto assets across the EU.
The MiCA regulations, set to fully take effect on December 31, 2024, require stablecoin issuers to secure e-money authorization within the EU, enhancing oversight and ensuring consumer protection within the European Economic Area (EEA).
Coinbase’s delisting will target stablecoins that do not match the new MiCA rules. The exchange has committed to informing users about the transition in November and providing options for changing their holdings to compliant stablecoins like Circle’s USDC. This proactive compliance approach positions Coinbase as a leader in meeting regulatory requirements in the cryptocurrency market.
The regulatory landscape is expected to have a big impact on the stablecoin market in Europe. Major companies, such as Tether Holdings Ltd., which issues the USDT stablecoin, may face difficulties due to its failure to obtain the requisite authorization to operate under the new EU framework.
This legal pressure may drive other cryptocurrency exchanges to follow MiCA norms, changing the stablecoin environment.
Several other platforms, like OKX, Bitstamp, and Uphold, have already made efforts to limit the availability of non-compliant stablecoins, indicating a developing trend of regulatory harmonization in the cryptocurrency industry.
Despite these severe requirements, the popularity of MiCA-compliant stablecoins like USDC continues to rise. Circle’s recent partnership with MHC Digital, which expands USDC into Australia and the Asia Pacific region, exemplifies this trend.
In a related note, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, voiced concern about the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) inconsistent handling of legal arguments in numerous cryptocurrency cases. He criticized the SEC for its mixed messages on whether digital-asset transactions are considered securities, highlighting the confusion and uncertainty this creates in the industry.
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Coinbase to Delist Non-Compliant Stablecoins by 2024

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