Kraken is considering removing support for Tether (USDT) in the EU due to upcoming regulations.
🇪🇺 The EU's new MiCA rules, effective from July, will restrict stablecoins like USDT, which are crucial for traders to move assets and avoid volatility.
👀 Tether expects exchanges to focus on EUR liquidity for EU customers. OKX has already limited USDT trading in the EU but allows deposits, withdrawals, OTC transactions, and EUR exchanges.
🐙 Kraken's decision will depend on the finalized guidelines from the European Banking Authority. Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has expressed concerns about MiCA and will continue discussions with regulators.