TETHER'S MARKET CAP SHEDS $3 BILLION AS EUROPE'S MICA REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT

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Tether's market capitalization has dropped to $137 billion, its largest decline since the FTX crash, as the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations took full effect on December 30. The decline coincides with European exchanges delisting USDT due to compliance concerns, though other factors like broader market dynamics likely played a role in the market cap drop. Despite controlling 68% of global stablecoin volume, Tether faces scrutiny under MiCA, which requires stablecoin issuers to maintain adequate reserves and meet strict transparency requirements.