Circle can delay European USDC redemptions if reserves cannot cross borders

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CryptoSlate
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What happened

Circle’s current terms allow temporary issuer redemption delays during failed reserve rebalancing as it defends cross-border co-issuance under MiCA.

Key facts

  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:10:14 UTC.

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  1. Circle and Tether find common ground against MiCA’s bank reserve rules

  2. Circle can delay European USDC redemptions if reserves cannot cross borders

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