MiCA's Stablecoin Framework Is Now Live: What Every Issuer Must Know About the New Regime
The EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation entered full force in June 2024, establishing the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for fiat-referenced tokens. Eighteen months in, we assess the compliance landscape.
Tether's Reserve Structure Under Scrutiny: A Forensic Analysis of USDT's $144 Billion Backing
With USDT market capitalisation exceeding $144 billion, Tether's reserve composition and attestation regime face intensifying scrutiny from regulators, institutional counterparties, and competing issuers.
Circle's USDC Strategy: How Regulatory Compliance Became a Competitive Moat in the Stablecoin Wars
Circle's decision to pursue MiCA licensing, SEC registration readiness, and institutional-grade reserve transparency has positioned USDC as the compliance-first alternative in a market increasingly shaped by regulation.
The Euro Stablecoin Opportunity: Why MiCA Is Creating a New Asset Class for European Digital Finance
MiCA's regulatory clarity has catalysed the launch of multiple euro-denominated e-money tokens, creating the first institutionally credible alternatives to USD-pegged stablecoins for European markets.