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Europe Faces Setback as Circle Flags Stablecoin Regulatory Conflict

Europe Faces Setback as Circle Flags Stablecoin Regulatory Conflict

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2025-10-31 16:15:02
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Europe's stablecoin market faces turbulence as regulatory overlaps threaten to stifle innovation. Circle's EU strategy director warns of a brewing storm between MiCA and PSD2 frameworks, with firms potentially needing dual licenses by March 2026. The European Banking Authority confirms this bureaucratic double-whammy, contradicting MiCA's promise of unified rules.

Compliance costs are set to skyrocket without commensurate consumer protection benefits. Market participants fear this regulatory clash could drive crypto firms from European shores, undermining the region's digital finance ambitions. Stablecoin adoption—particularly for euro-denominated tokens—now faces unnecessary friction during a critical growth phase.

Lawmakers face mounting pressure to reconcile these frameworks before the 2026 deadline. The stakes couldn't be higher: Europe risks losing its competitive edge in the global race for crypto dominance. Market stability hangs in the balance as regulatory clarity remains elusive.

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