Binance delists USDT trading pairs in compliance with MiCa rules
Binance to delist nine stablecoins in EEA under MiCA compliance.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Monday that it will delist spot trading pairs for nine stablecoins on March 31 in the European Economic Area (EEA) as part of its efforts to comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.
The affected assets include Tether (USDT) and Dai (DAI), among others such as First Digital USD, TrueUSD, Pax Dollar, Anchored Euro, TerraUSD, TerraClassicUSD, and PAX Gold.
The move comes as regulators tighten oversight on digital assets and compel exchanges to ensure that only compliant tokens remain available for trading.
Regulatory Alignment and Investor Options
Binance emphasized that the delisting will only impact EEA users. Customers will still have the ability to sell their holdings of non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins using Binance Convert after March 31, and the exchange will continue to support the custody of these assets. “Custody of non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins will continue and you will be able to withdraw or deposit them at any time,” a company spokesperson stated.
Meanwhile, MiCA-compliant stablecoins such as those issued by Circle (USDC) and Eurite (EURI) will remain available without interruption. The exchange is actively working towards obtaining a MiCA license, signaling its commitment to aligning with European regulatory standards.
Market Impact and Future Steps
Binance’s regulatory adjustments follow earlier modifications to its deposit and withdrawal procedures in Poland, implemented in January 2025 to meet MiCA requirements. As global crypto regulations evolve, Binance’s latest steps demonstrate how exchanges are adapting their platforms to maintain compliance while still offering diverse options for investors.
The exchange encourages its EEA users to convert non-compliant stablecoins into compliant ones or into fiat currencies, such as the euro, to ensure smooth trading and withdrawal experiences.
With the MiCA framework setting new industry standards, Binance’s proactive measures may help mitigate risks associated with unregulated crypto trading while supporting a more transparent and secure financial ecosystem in Europe.
Recently we wrote, that Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, has addressed rumors regarding potential sales of the cryptocurrency exchange in the Asian market.
