MiCA’s stablecoin transaction cap stifles crypto adoption, say lawyers
With a $216 million cap to be imposed on stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, some say crypto adoption could be “stifled” under MiCA unless it changes.
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With a $216 million cap to be imposed on stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, some say crypto adoption could be “stifled” under MiCA unless it changes.
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