Circle, a prominent global stablecoin issuer, has revealed that its stablecoins USDC and EURC can now be available under the recent enactment of EU stablecoin regulations. This achievement positions it as the pioneer in complying with the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. As a result, starting from July 1st, the company will directly issue both USDC and EURC to its European clientele.
This significant announcement signifies a pivotal moment in the development of the internet financial system. Europe, a major global economy, has now established clear regulations recognizing stablecoins as legal electronic currency.
These newly enacted laws pave the path for stablecoins to emerge as a fundamental infrastructure for transactions, financial activities, and trade. The long-standing vision held by Circle since its inception has now come to fruition, fulfilling the company’s objective of issuing fully-backed fiat digital currency on accessible and interconnected public networks.
Circle’s Regulatory Milestones
Circle has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first crypto company to obtain Electronic Money Transmission Licenses throughout the US, achieve a New York BitLicense, and secure an E-Money Issuance license in the UK. Furthermore, the company has played a pioneering role in developing early models for incorporating fiat currency into public blockchain networks.
Ethereum’s technological progress in 2018 facilitated the inception of USDC by Circle, a digital dollar system that gained momentum, especially in the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi). The unveiling of Project Libra by Facebook intensified global scrutiny on stablecoins, prompting the development of G20 policy directives and subsequent national regulatory frameworks.
The MiCA regulations by the EU, endorsed two years prior, stand as the most extensive framework globally for overseeing stablecoins and digital assets. Circle reacted by introducing a Euro stablecoin, EURC, aligning it with MiCA requirements. France’s proactive regulatory landscape, built on early crypto laws, positioned it strategically as Circle’s European hub.
Moreover, today, Circle has been granted authorization by the ACPR in France to operate as an e-money provider and as a MiCA-compliant E-Money Token issuer for USDC and EURC. Through Circle Mint France, European customers are now able to directly utilize these stablecoins. This adherence to regulations ensures the reliability and security of these digital currency tokens for users spanning various regions.
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