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Coinbase Delisting Shocks Crypto Market: Why Is Tether Under Fire?

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Mustafa Mulla

Coinbase Global has surprised the cryptocurrency world with its recent announcement. The well-known exchange plans to delist all unauthorized stablecoins in the European Economic Area (EEA) by the end of the year. This decision could have a big impact on major tokens like Tether Holdings Ltd’s USDT, which is the largest stablecoin in the world.

New Rules Are Coming: MiCA

Big changes are coming to the crypto world, as the European Union is set to enforce new regulations for the crypto industry, known as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which will fully begin on December 31, 2024. Under these regulations, stablecoin issuers must have e-money authorization in at least one EU member state. 

The first phase of these regulations began on June 30, focusing on stablecoin issuers. Later this year, the guidelines will also apply to crypto exchanges and other businesses in the region.

A Strong Commitment to Compliance 

A Coinbase spokesperson stated, “Given our commitment to compliance, we intend to restrict services to EEA users for stablecoins that do not meet MiCA requirements by December 30, 2024.” This move is part of a larger effort to improve security and transparency in the crypto market.

The potential delisting of unauthorized stablecoins could create a ripple effect throughout the industry. Tether’s USDT, with a market cap of around $120 billion, is especially at risk since it has not yet received permission to operate in Europe.

 Companies Make Their Moves

Other exchanges like OKX, Bitstamp, and Uphold are already limiting access to Tether’s tokens, showing that the regulatory landscape is changing quickly.

In response to these challenges, companies such as Robinhood Markets Inc. and Revolut Ltd. are considering launching their stablecoins to compete with Tether. This could lead to intense competition in the stablecoin market as businesses work to comply with new regulations while attracting users.

An Easy Road Ahead for Users

Coinbase plans to update its users next month, explaining how they can convert their unauthorized stablecoins into compliant alternatives, such as Circle Internet Financial Ltd’s USDC. This option could help users transition smoothly as the new rules come into effect.

Is Coinbase’s move a step in the right direction for the crypto industry, or is it a blow to innovation and decentralization? Let us know your take.

Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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