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MiCA regulations, effective June 30, 2024, for stablecoins in Europe, impose strict requirements on issuers. Stablecoin issuers must obtain authorization as credit or e-money institutions, maintain 1:1 liquid reserves, and hold 60% of reserves in uninsured bank deposits for EMTs. Algorithmic stablecoins are banned, and issuers face transparency obligations, including whitepaper approvals and regular audits. Non-EU firms must establish an EU presence, potentially driving compliance costs up. Significant stablecoins face enhanced oversight by the European Banking Authority. While fostering trust and market stability, these rules may challenge smaller issuers, favoring larger, well-funded firms like Circle, which has complied with USDC and EURC. Non-compliant stablecoins, such as Tether’s USDT, risk delisting, reshaping Europe’s stablecoin landscape.

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