Binance will phase out stablecoins not meeting MiCA standards in Europe, classifying them as ‘Unauthorized Stablecoins’ with specific restrictions.
A number of pre-existing stablecoins that fail to satisfy these regulatory standards will be categorized as “Unauthorized Stablecoins” and will be subject to specific limitations.
In order to comply with MiCA regulations, Binance will phase out Unauthorized Stablecoins, as stated in its blog post. The purpose of these modifications is to ensure a seamless transition for consumers of the EEA.
The objective of Binance’s transitional measures is to facilitate the migration of users to Regulated Stablecoins with minimal market disruption. Binance will implement a restriction on the accessibility of Unauthorized Stablecoins throughout its product portfolio as of June 30, 2024 (UTC+3).
The convert functions for Unauthorized Stablecoins on Binance Convert will enter a “sell-only” state. Users of the EEA may exchange Unauthorized Stablecoins for Regulated Stablecoins or other digital assets, such as Bitcoin or Ether. Additionally, they may be exchanged for fiat currency, contingent upon its availability in the area.
Post-regulation, however, the ability to purchase Unauthorized Stablecoins via Convert will cease. This methodology facilitates a seamless transition for users to Regulated Stablecoins, thereby guaranteeing adherence to the recently implemented regulations.
Trading combinations comprising Unauthorized Stablecoins will remain accessible for Spot Trading until additional notice. Users are permitted to trade pairings using both Unauthorized and Regulated Stablecoins during this transition period.
Binance shall retain custody and perform wallet functions for Unauthorized Stablecoins in the context of Wallet services. These stablecoins will remain depositable and withdrawable from Binance wallets. This guarantees that their assets will continue to be accessible throughout the regulatory transition.