Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland

CoinTelegraph1h agoUpdated 1h ago
Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland
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Revolut said USDT support remains unchanged outside EEA and Switzerland as it winds down the stablecoin offering in selected European markets....

Key takeaways

  • 1Revolut delisting USDT only in EEA and Switzerland; USDT support continues unchanged in all other markets.
  • 2Tether's $184 billion USDT stablecoin excluded from EU's MiCA framework authorization, prompting platform delistings.
  • 3Revolut completing USDT removal from EEA retail offering by August 31, 2026 deadline.

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Indian retail investors using Revolut or holding USDT are unaffected as delisting limited to Europe. However, it signals broader regulatory pressure on stablecoins globally—if major EU platforms delist USDT, other regions may follow, impacting stablecoin accessibility and market dynamics for Indian traders.

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