MiCA Regulation and Its Impact on the Crypto Market

The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is changing the region's crypto market. Because of the new rules, some crypto exchanges in the EU removed Tether's USDT stablecoin from their platforms.

The European Union's (EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation is having a significant impact on the region's crypto market. As a result of the new rules, several crypto exchanges in the EU have delisted Tether's (USDT) stablecoin from their platforms.

MiCA imposes stringent requirements on stablecoin issuers, which has created challenges for stablecoins and affected liquidity in European crypto markets. With Tether's removal, traders are shifting to alternatives like the euro for trading, while new stablecoin issuers are emerging to fill the void.

MiCA Regulation and Tether's FateBloomberg reports that MiCA mandates stablecoin issuers to obtain an e-money license and adhere to the relevant requirements.

While Circle, the issuer of USDC, obtained its license in July, Tether has yet to secure one. If Tether fails to acquire the license, exchanges will be obligated to delist USDT by December 30. This development comes despite Tether's efforts to curb the illicit use of its stablecoin, with blockchain experts highlighting its involvement in criminal activities. However, the EU's drive to enhance transparency has raised concerns.

Industry experts caution that MiCA might reduce liquidity in crypto markets without addressing the core issues, such as illegal activities and the lack of clear regulatory oversight.

Liquidity Crunch and Market DisruptionsTether plays a crucial role in crypto trading, serving as a common denominator across trading pairs and facilitating crypto transactions with its stablecoin.

However, the delisting of USDT from several EU exchanges is compelling traders to seek alternative methods of trading. This shift is evident in the shrinking liquidity pool, with traders opting for fiat trading pairs or other stablecoins with lower liquidity.

Crypto exchange OKX, which delisted USDT from its EU platform in April, has observed a shift toward fiat trading pairs, a development that surprised Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe. Notably, many traders now encounter challenges in swapping between fiat currencies and digital assets, prompting them to opt out of using stablecoin pairs.

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