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The MiCA regulation has created an increased demand for compliant stablecoin, with Circle’s USDC emerging as a primary beneficiary of the trend. In fact, USDC is leading the demand for regulated stablecoins, according to French blockchain analytics firm Kaiko. Increased Demand For USDC After MiCA In its latest report, Kaiko revealed that non-compliant stablecoins account for 88% of the total stablecoin volume, at present. But Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation...

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A popular New York-based crypto exchange, Uphold, announced the delisting of six stablecoins in response to the upcoming MiCA regulation in the European Union, including Tether (USDT) – the largest of the cohort. This decision aligns with the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, which fully takes effect on June 30th, 2024. Passed into law in May 2023 and partially enacted a month later, MiCA requires all digital assets to comply with its extensive regulations. However,...

CoinspeakerESMA Considers Adding Crypto to €12T Investment Market, Seeks Expert Opinion ESMA wants feedback by August 7, 2024, about whether UCITS can include assets other than traditional stocks and bonds. ESMA Considers Adding Crypto to €12T Investment Market, Seeks Expert Opinion

CoinspeakerBinance France: CZ’s Conviction Puts EU Access at Risk Although the AMF extended its transitional period for compliance to December 2025, which allows Binance to operate in France until then, beyond this point, a MiCA license will be required to maintain EU market access. Binance France: CZ’s Conviction Puts EU Access at Risk

CoinspeakerEurope’s Largest Traditional Banks Venturing into Crypto Thanks to MiCA Banks like the LBBW are not partnering with crypto service providers to offer digital asset services as a result of MiCA clarity. Europe’s Largest Traditional Banks Venturing into Crypto Thanks to MiCA

CoinspeakerFinancial Stability Institute Urges Global Consistency in Stablecoin Regulation The report noted that regulatory approaches to stablecoins share similarities in key requirements but differ in response to various stablecoin design features and perceived risks.  Financial Stability Institute Urges Global Consistency in Stablecoin Regulation

CoinspeakerEuropean Regulator ESMA Finalizes First Rules for Crypto Asset Service Providers ESMA proposed that crypto assets should be classified as financial instruments if they meet the criteria outlined in MiFID II's definition of financial instruments.  European Regulator ESMA Finalizes First Rules for Crypto Asset Service Providers