EU’s Restrictive Stablecoin Rules Take Effect on June 30, Issuers Are Running Out of Time

“Tether has engaged extensively with its exchange counterparties in Europe regarding the requirements, including those pertaining to the ongoing listing of USDT and other Tether tokens, and the interpretation of key regulatory provision,” said Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, in a statement. “While Tether is optimistic about MiCA’s implementation, it remains crucial that stablecoin regulatory policies enacted are balanced, protect consumers, and nurture growth in our emerging industry.”