## Kraken Exchange to Cease Tether Commerce in Europe by the 31st of March
Kraken has made public its intentions to cease backing for Tether and other non-compliant stablecoins for its European clientele.
The exchange will delist Tether (USDT), the $140 billion USD-pegged stablecoin, by the 31st of March because of forthcoming rules in the European Union.
Gossip of this prospect initially surfaced last May, with reports showing that Kraken was “actively assessing” a potential USDT suspension in Europe, mentioning the stipulations of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory structure.
In an email to clients, Kraken verified the delisting of USDT, Tether’s Euro-backed stablecoin, PayPal’s PYUSD, UST, and TUSD for users inside the European Economic Area.
> “While these alterations weren’t instantly vital, recent updates from European regulators have triggered this choice. Delisting these assets guarantees our clients have sufficient time to take required action.”
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Kraken joins Coinbase and Crypto.com as the third major exchange to declare the delisting of Tether in reaction to the MiCA framework.
In spite of this wave of delistings, Tether’s solid earnings and growth efforts may help alleviate prospective losses from the European market. The company recently reported a record $13 billion in net earnings for 2024, boosted by its holdings of US Treasury bills within its stablecoin reserves.
Furthermore, El Salvador, a nation known for its pro-Bitcoin position, has welcomed Tether, permitting the company to establish a new headquarters in Central America.
