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- The MiCA stablecoin rules will come into effect across the EEA from June 30, 2024.
- The new rules will implement restrictions on unregulated stablecoins while promoting regulated stablecoins.
- Binance will allow the transition of unregulated stablecoins to regulated stablecoins over time.
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is implementing new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) stablecoin rules across the European Economic Area (EEA). The MiCA rules, effective June 30, 2024, mark a significant shift in the stablecoin market, with new regulations designed to enhance market governance.
In a blog post, Binance detailed the impact of the new MiCA stablecoin rules on the EEA’s crypto ecosystem. The platform stated, “This marks a first step into the new regulatory framework and will significantly impact the stablecoin market in the EEA.”
While the MiCA rules are expected to restrict “unauthorized stablecoins” and foster “regulated stablecoins,” Binance has decided to allow the transition of unregulated stablecoins to regulated stablecoins over time. The exchange added:
“Our transitional approach has been designed to minimize any potential harmful impacts to the EEA and global crypto market that could arise from users rushing to swap their stablecoin holdings while limited exit avenues exist.”
Meanwhile, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao addressed a key concern regarding the platform’s strategies for the MiCA rules on X social platform stating, “Binance will not delist any unauthorized stablecoins from spot trading but will limit their availability for EEA users only on certain products.”
I just wanted to take a moment to address one of the bigger questions raised about our strategy for the upcoming MiCA stablecoin rules. Please be assured that Binance won't delist any unauthorized stablecoins on spot but will limit their availability for EEA users only on…— Richard Teng (@_RichardTeng) June 3, 2024
In related news, Binance France has undergone a significant restructuring. Following the imprisonment of its sole owner, Changpeng Zhao, for four months due to alleged money laundering violations, Yulong Yan and Lihua He have become the new shareholders, each with a 50% stake in Binance France. This strategic decision comes as the EEA prepares to embrace the new MiCA stablecoin rules.
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