Binance, Crypto.com, Kraken and other crypto exchanges continue to list Tether’s USDT on their EU platforms weeks before the final MiCA deadline on Dec. 30.
Tether backs European stablecoin firm StablR amid USDT uncertainty
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap, will provide its tokenization tech to Malta-based stablecoin firm StablR.
‘No to CBDC, yes to Bitcoin’ — European MP calls for EU BTC reserve
The European Parliament’s Sarah Knafo said it’s time to stop “totalitarian temptations” by the European Central Bank and adopt Bitcoin.
Coinbase prepares to delist Tether’s USDT stablecoin in Europe
Coinbase said it will assess reenabling services for stablecoins that achieve MiCA compliance at a later date.
German fintech 21X gets EU license for tokenization platform
To build its blockchain-based trading platform, 21X has been working with several partners, including Polygon and SBI Digital Markets.
Europe’s Coinbase users frustrated as MiCA forces sunset of USDC yield
Some Coinbase users are airing frustration at the region’s MiCA laws, which is forcing the exchange to stop offering yield on USDC in the European Economic Area.
Tether discontinues support for euro-pegged stablecoin EUR₮
Tether has asked EUR₮ holders to redeem tokens within one year, ending on Nov. 25, 2025, as the company decided to discontinue the stablecoin.
Ripple to invest in rebranded Bitwise XRP ETP
Bitwise said that it’s planning to rebrand its entire European ETP portfolio as it expands its operations in Europe.
Former Binance execs launch MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
Expected to launch in the coming weeks, Schuman’s new euro-backed stablecoin labels 107 countries as “high-risk.”
OKX launches crypto trading platform and wallet in Belgium
OKX’s services in Belgium are offered through an EU-regulated entity as the exchange doesn’t have dedicated regulatory approval in the country.
MoonPay boosts self-custodial crypto spending with new solution
MoonPay Balance will support deposits and withdrawals in euros and British pounds, with future plans to expand to the US.
Revolut expands crypto exchange to 30 new markets in Europe
Revolut X’s expansion in the European Economic Area comes after Revolut debuted the crypto exchange in the United Kingdom in May.
Tether CEO’s MiCA concerns, Buterin to ‘Purge’ Ethereum inefficiencies: Finance Redefined
Concerns about Europe’s upcoming MiCA regulations and Vitalik Buterin’s plans to make Ethereum more efficient were the main focus of crypto investors this week.
Crypto surges in Eastern Europe: DeFi drives 33% of transactions
Eastern Europe has become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency market in the world, accounting for over 11% of the total crypto value received worldwide.
Bitstamp secures trading facility license in Europe
Bitstamp is now authorized to offer crypto derivatives products, such as perpetual swaps, to institutional clients.
Netherlands seeks input on crypto tax monitoring laws to align with EU
The Dutch government wants to align its data collection rules for crypto service providers with the rest of the EU, saying it would “create more transparency.”
UK crypto rules unclear for firms avoiding Europe’s MiCA regulation
While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK’s unclear crypto regulations.
Crypto academics slam controversial ECB paper blasting Bitcoin
The rebuttal critiques several arguments made by the ECB paper’s authors earlier this month that argued Bitcoin’s price should be regulated or outright banned.
US lagging behind in global stablecoin adoption — Chainalysis
Growing demand for US dollar-backed stablecoins and regulatory uncertainty in the US are the key reasons for stablecoins thriving in other jurisdictions.
Ireland drafting urgent crypto laws before EU money laundering rules
Ireland’s finance minister wants to act quickly before the EU enacts strict Anti-Money Laundering legislation.
