Circle is urging EU policymakers to loosen parts of MiCA, arguing that stablecoin rules are too rigid for a global market. The company says only a handful of major stablecoins are compliant today and warns Europe risks pushing activity offshore if it keeps the framework too tight.
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Circle’s EURC stablecoin has launched on Upbit, giving South Korean traders direct access to euro-linked value without routing everything through dollar-heavy crypto rails. It’s a practical step for euro exposure, though like any stablecoin, it still comes with the usual trust and liquidity risks.
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Circle’s Q2 profit slipped even as USDC usage surged, with $14.8 trillion in on-chain volume and a public Arc mainnet launch set for September 16. The catch: lower rates and steep distribution costs still squeeze margins, so the real test is whether Circle can turn scale into durable infrastructure.
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MiCA is already reshaping Europe’s stablecoin market, and early on-chain data suggests Circle’s compliant EURC is winning the first round. With activity climbing and non-compliant rivals facing pressure, Europe is starting to favor the boring but necessary route: regulated rails.
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Circle says it has secured a France EMI license under MiCA, giving USDC and EURC a cleaner legal path into Europe as regulators pressure stablecoin issuers to comply. It’s a real edge for Circle — but not a guarantee of market dominance.
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Circle is getting rewarded in Europe for playing by the rulebook, but its U.S.-linked stablecoin business is facing fresh competition risks and the stock still can’t shake the volatility. EURC is gaining ground under MiCA USDC faces new competitive pressure Circle’s profitability is still shaky CRCL remains a wild stock to hold Circle Internet Group […]
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Circle’s EURC Takes Over Europe’s Stablecoin Market: Innovation or Regulatory Power Grab? Circle, the heavyweight behind the ubiquitous USDC stablecoin, has charged into Europe’s stablecoin scene with its euro-pegged EURC, snatching a staggering 60% market share in a mere 12 months. But is this a victory of cutting-edge technology, or a slick maneuver through regulatory […]
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Aave Expands DeFi Horizons: EURC Stablecoin Now Available on Base for Lending and Borrowing Aave, the pioneering decentralized lending and borrowing platform, has launched the EURC stablecoin on the Base layer 2 blockchain. This move expands Aave’s offerings beyond USD-pegged stablecoins and aligns with the EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, offering DeFi users […]
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Dubai Officially Approves Circle’s USDC and EURC Stablecoins Circle’s stablecoins, USDC and EURC, have been given the green light by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), marking a significant milestone in the regulation of digital assets within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). USDC and EURC approved by DFSA under DIFC’s crypto token regime 6,000+ […]
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Swiss AMINA Bank Eliminates Custody Fees for USDC, Eyes Stablecoin Growth Swiss AMINA Bank is making waves in the crypto world by waiving custody fees for USDC holders, aiming to boost stablecoin adoption and offer rewards. This bold move positions the bank as a leader in the stablecoin market, with plans to include EURC and […]
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