Tether’s USDT at Risk of Delisting in Europe as MiCA Regulations Loom

As the European Union (EU) prepares for the full implementation of its landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation on December 30, 2024, stablecoins, particularly Tether’s USDT, are coming under heightened scrutiny. MiCA introduces a robust regulatory framework designed to bring stability, transparency, and trust to the cryptocurrency market. However, the implications for stablecoins like USDT,…

Tether’s USDT Gains Approval as an Accepted Virtual Asset in Abu Dhabi

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, Tether has announced that the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi has approved its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDT, as an accepted virtual asset. This approval positions Tether within the regulatory framework of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a renowned financial-free zone in the United…

Tether Ends Support for Euro-Pegged Stablecoin EUR₮ Amid Regulatory Shifts

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has announced the discontinuation of its Euro-pegged stablecoin, EUR₮. The decision, revealed in a blog post on November 27, reflects Tether’s response to evolving regulatory requirements in the European Union (EU) and its focus on compliance with the…