Tether’s $181B paradox: How USDT keeps growing as its market share collapses under MiCA

Tether’s USDT fell from 70% market dominance in November 2024 to 59. 9% by October 2025, the second sub-60% reading in a single year, while Circle’s USDC climbed from 20. 5% to 25. 3% over the same span.

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SBSB’s guide to choosing an ideal jurisdiction for crypto startup

With MiCA set to transform Europe’s crypto market in 2026, SBSB FinTech Lawyers help startups navigate licensing, AML/CTF rules, and jurisdiction strategy. As 2026 approaches, cryptocurrency startups in Europe face a pivotal moment.

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Ripple Secures $20B Spanish Banking Market with BBVA Crypto Custody Deal

Key Takeaways: Ripple partners with BBVA to power Spain’s retail crypto custody, covering Bitcoin and Ether. The move leverages Ripple Custody, built on institutional-grade infrastructure, under EU’s MiCA framework.

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5 books every crypto trader should read in 2025

Riding hype trains and staring at charts won’t cut it in 2025. The crypto market’s grown up, with real regulations like MiCA and the fallout from the 2024 Bitcoin halving shaking things up. If The post 5 books every crypto trader should read in 2025 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Ripple targets European stablecoin market for RLUSD; plans to obtain MiCA license

Ripple’s push for MiCA licensing in Luxembourg could open the door for RLUSD’s EU-wide adoption.

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‘We Need a Euro Coin’: Regulators Race to Counter US Stablecoin Grip on European Market

Europe’s reliance on dollar-pegged stablecoins is prompting swift MiCA enforcement and a possible digital euro. The region must now choose whether private euro tokens or an ECB-issued CBDC will lead its digital future.

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Kraken unlocks EU market access with MiCA license from Ireland

Crypto exchange Kraken is expanding its European presence through a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license granted by the Central Bank of Ireland. Announced in a June 25 blog post, the license allows the exchange to scale its regulated services…

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Tether ups its stake in Juventus Football Club to 10.12%

Tether has increased its stake in Juventus, reportedly as part of a broader effort to re-enter the European market after being sidelined by compliance issues under MiCA. Tether Investments, the investment arm of the stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) has increased…

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Coinbase Receives MiCA License to Enter the EU Market

Coinbase's acquisition of a MiCA license in Luxembourg marks a pivotal step for its expansion in the EU, giving the exchange access to 450 million potential customers. The post Coinbase Receives MiCA License to Enter the EU Market appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Acheron Trading becomes first crypto market maker to secure CASP license under MiCA

Acheron Trading has become the first CASP-licensed crypto market maker. It can now offer its services to users across the European Union under the MiCA regulations. According to a press release sent to crypto.

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New MiCA regime prompts crypto firms to exit EU market, analysts say

As MiCA standardizes crypto regulation across the European Union, many firms are choosing to leave the bloc, merge, or shift operations to more favorable jurisdictions. Europe‘s crypto industry is entering a major shake-up under the new MiCA regime, and as…

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Ethena Labs Leaves EU Market Over MiCA Compliance Issues

Ethena Labs is shutting down its German operations after a rejected MiCA application in March, transitioning users smoothly to its BVI platform. Despite a drop in its ENA token price, the company is focusing on new markets and partnerships for growth.

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BNB faces resistance at $730 - Will buyers push through?

BNB showed relative strength compared to the broader market, holding key levels while others faced deeper pullbacks. USDC continues to gain ground on Binance amid MiCA compliance. Binance CoThe post BNB faces resistance at $730 - Will buyers push through? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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How OKX Achieved MiCA Compliance and What It Means for Users Across Europe

OKX has obtained a MiCA license, enabling it to offer secure and regulated crypto services across 28 EU countries. This move strengthens its market position while simplifying access for European investors.

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Tether excluded from MiCA approval as EU grants regulatory nod to 10 stablecoin issuers

The largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, has been excluded from the European Union’s latest MiCA regulation approvals, which granted licenses to 10 stablecoin providers. This move highlights the EU’s strict stance on crypto asset regulations, raising concerns about market restrictions and potential delistings of USDT within the bloc.

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Bitpanda, OKX, Crypto.com Secure MiCA Licenses as Exchanges Eye 450M-Strong Market

The crypto exchanges join Boerse Stuttgart Digital and other as the legislation opens the doors to markets across the European Union.

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OKX to Tap from Europe’s 400 Million Market with MiCA Pre-Authorization

OKX's MiCA pre-authorization license paves the way for the exchange to offer a comprehensive suite of offerings. Meanwhile, it adds to a recent trend among crypto firms warming up to MiCA regulations.

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Is the crypto market ready for 2025 with MiCA?

The following article is an op-ed by Mike Romanenko, CVO & Co-founder of Kyrrex. The crypto industry in Europe is standing at the threshold of a regulatory transformation. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation – MiCA –, the European Union’s landmark framework for crypto governance, is set to become a legal requirement, shaping the industry’s future.

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Ripple’s RLUSD Eyes Tether’s $137 Billion Market as MiCA Rules Come into Full Effect

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HashKey earns VASP license under MiCA framework in Ireland

According to the exchange Ireland is a key market.

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Tether’s Market Capitalisation Slips as MiCA Regulations Kick in

Tether’s market capitalisation slid 1. 5% over the last seven days as broader MiCA regulations across crypto asset service providers in the Eurozone kicked in on Dec 30. These regulations include some stringent rules for global stablecoin providers as some European exchanges have begun to delist USDT.

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Tether’s market cap sheds $1.4b as MiCA activates

Tether’s U.S. dollar stablecoin witnessed its biggest downturn since FTX collapsed during the lethargic 2022 crypto market period.

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Tether's Market Value Sees Sharpest Decline Since FTX Crash as MiCA Kicks In

Tether's market cap has declined by over 1% this week, the steepest drop since the crash of FTX in November 2022.

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Tether grapples with new FUD as MiCA regulations take effect on Dec. 30

As MiCA regulations impact stablecoins in the EU, questions arise about USDT's compliance and potential market effects. The post Tether grapples with new FUD as MiCA regulations take effect on Dec. 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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EU’s upcoming crypto rules could impact liquidity due to USDT delistings

The EU’s imminent crypto regulations are raising alarms about potential disruptions to market liquidity as exchanges prepare to comply with new requirements under the Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) framework, Bloomberg News reported on Dec.

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German MiCa 2 Regulations Make BlockDAG End BVB Partnership; Cardano Price Surges Amid Solana’s Growth

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing notable shifts, with leading assets driving innovation and growth. Cardano’s price has soared by 45% in just two weeks, reaching $1. 09, prompting speculation about its potential for further gains.

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Paxos to acquire Membrane Finance to expand into EU market

Paxos, a prominent stablecoin issuer, has reached an agreement to acquire Membrane Finance, a Finland-based electronic money institution, in a strategic move to gain access to the European Union. This acquisition comes about five months after the EU’s stablecoin regulations, part of the broader Markets in Crypto Asset (MiCA) framework, were implemented. Crypto firms are […]

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Gate Group Expands European Operations with Gate.MT, Positioned to Lead Under MiCA Regulations in 2025

As Gate Group solidifies its commitment to the European market, Gate Technology Ltd. (“Gate. MT”) is poised to become a key player in the region’s crypto landscape. Headquartered in Malta, Gate.

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USDC trading volume soars 48% in July, driven by MiCA, market growth

The market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 2.1% to $164 billion in July, the highest level since April 2022.

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Tether CEO warns MiCA stablecoin rules could pose ‘systemic risks’ to EU banks

Tether chief executive Paolo Ardoino is alarmed that Europe’s MiCA regulations on stablecoins, due to excessive cash reserves requirements, could pose systemic risks to banks. Paolo Ardoino, the chief executive of the company behind the largest stablecoin by market capitalization,…

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New exchange listings suffer due to regulatory pressure in EU

The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) is a regulatory framework established by the European Union. It aims to standardize and supervise the digital asset market in the EU, creating a uniform regulatory approach across the EU.

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USDC weekly volume soars 155% in 2024 following MiCA implementation

The surge in USDC volume highlights a market shift towards regulated stablecoins, potentially reshaping the crypto landscape and compliance standards. The post USDC weekly volume soars 155% in 2024 following MiCA implementation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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MiCA regulations mostly benefited USDC, Kaiko says

As Europe gears up for the implementation of MiCA regulations, demand for compliant stablecoins has primarily benefited only one company, data shows. Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), aimed at regulating the crypto market and specifically targeting stablecoins, triggered a…

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EU MiCA stablecoin regulations come into effect: Law Decoded

Noncompliant stablecoin issuers could potentially exit the EU market entirely, with a shift toward euro-backed stablecoins as demand picks up in European markets.

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MiCA is live: How new EU regulation will affect the global crypto market

From the beginning of July, crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuers will operate in the EU according to the rules provided for by the MiCA law. The entry into force of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) law on June 30 means…

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MiCA could propel euro-backed stablecoins in the Eurozone: Kaiko report

MiCA's upcoming standards are set to reshape the stablecoin market, with Euro-backed options gaining traction in Europe. The post MiCA could propel euro-backed stablecoins in the Eurozone: Kaiko report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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KYC and AML in MiCA rules: how will crypto change in 2025? | Opinion

Fair and clear regulations are obviously the future of the crypto market, and 2025 will be incredibly challenging and interesting for all crypto users.

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ESMA targets MEV as potential market abuse in MiCA proposal

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is examining Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) as a potential form of illegal market abuse under its proposed technical standards for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.

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Регулятор ЕС отнес MEV к рыночным злоупотреблениям

Европейское управление по ценным бумагам и рынкам (ESMA) считает MEV ярким примером рыночного злоупотребления в соответствии с правилами MiCA. MEV is treated as clear example of illegal market abuse by EU draft standards specifying MiCA rules.

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EU draft standards deem MEV as ‘clear example of market abuse’ under upcoming MiCA rules

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has been scrutinizing Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) as a clear example of illegal market abuse under its proposed technical standards for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.

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EU's MiCA Rules Have Had Little Influence on the European Crypto Market, Regulator Says

The rules, which take effect at the end of the year, have yet to spur increased euro-based transactions in crypto markets.

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EU nations fast-track crypto law ahead of MiCA deadline

The crypto sector within the 27-nation European Union bloc is undergoing significant changes as countries prepare for the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The recent Bitcoin rally is adding fuel to the fire, heating the cryptocurrency market.

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Coinbase Picks Ireland for EU Hub With MiCA Law Set to Open European Market

Forthcoming European laws known as MiCA will allow the exchange to serve the entire EU bloc with a single license.

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EU Markets Regulator Warns of DeFi’s ‘Serious Risks’

ESMA, responsible for rulemaking under the bloc’s landmark new crypto law MiCA, is worried about new forms of market manipulation when there’s no central counterparty

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Kraken Expanding In Europe Despite MiCA, To Acquire Dutch Broker

Kraken, one of the world’s oldest crypto exchanges, is strengthening its presence in Europe and plans to buy Coin Meester B.V. (BCM), a Dutch crypto broker. In a press release on October 5, Kraken said the purchase would give them a “sizable position in the Dutch market” and benefit the broker’s clients. Kraken To Acquire BCM […]

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Why Binance Is Abandoning Most of Europe

Crypto firms only need regulatory approval in one EU nation under new regulations to serve the single market – but some states are more prepared to implement MiCA rules than others.

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European Banking Authority officials encourage early MiCA adoption

With the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) rules set to fully launch in 2024, European Banking Authority has urged stablecoin issuers to comply with the upcoming regulatory framework. EU watchdogs remain dedicated to regulating the cryptocurrency market as the region establishes itself as a crypto hub.

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Binance reportedly pulls out of Austria, shifts focus to MiCA compliance in Europe

Binance told CryptoSlate in a June 26 email that it strives to act in compliance wherever it operates amid new reports that it withdrew from yet another European market. Earlier today, reports emerged that Binance had withdrawn its application in another European country.

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Bybit secures crypto exchange license in Cyprus

Bybit has been licensed as a cryptocurrency exchange and custody provider in Cyprus. Cyprus licensing comes as exchanges prepare for the coming MiCA regulation. The UAE-based company recently exited the Canadian market.

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