The European Commission, the executive branch of the EU, is reportedly considering easing its position on foreign-issued stablecoins by allowing them to be interchangeable with EU-issued tokens

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June 25, 2025

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Rumors suggest that the European Commission is about to slightly relax MiCA rules on EU stablecoins. Specifically, it aims to make non-approved stablecoins in global markets interchangeable with certified EU-only ones.

The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, is planning to issue formal guidance proposing that stablecoins issued outside the bloc are treated as interchangeable with same-branded versions allowed only on EU markets, according to people briefed on its contents. The announcement was set for the coming days, said a person with knowledge of the situation.

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