Stablecoin Issuer Circle Joins Adan In Readiness For MiCA Era

Circle, the major issuer of the USDC stablecoin has partnered with France-based Adan in readiness for MiCA compliance
By Godfrey Benjamin
Updated February 19, 2025
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Joins Adan In Readiness For MiCA Era

Highlights

  • Circle has entered a partnership with Adan, a profession body for digital asset networking
  • This partnership comes in about a week leading to MiCA implementation
  • Circle is looking toward compliance measures in the new MiCA era

Financial service provider and stablecoin issuer Circle has announced a strategic partnership with Adan. This body is a leading association that connects professionals in the digital asset and blockchain sector throughout France and Europe.

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Circle Makes Intentional Ties in France 

In a press release, Coralie Billmann, Managing Director of Circle France, noted that joining Adan is a logical next step that aligns with the firm’s vision and regulatory-first approach to doing business. She highlighted Circle’s decision to choose France as its European regulatory base, citing that it was due to the country’s clear rules for responsible innovation including its rich entrepreneurial, tech, banking, and financial services foundation.

The partnership comes in preparation for the official launch of the Market in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulatory framework in Europe. Therefore, it underscores Circle’s commitment to complying with regulatory framework prevalent in different jurisdictions. Adan’s President Faustine Fleuret, lauded this dedication stating it aligns with the association’s mission to foster a secure and dynamic environment for digital assets both in France and Europe.

In 2023, Circle revealed its intention to bring all its European operations and products including USDC and EURC under the regulatory compliance of MiCA. As a step toward its broader goal, Circle secured a conditional Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) registration in France last year.

This licensing came at the time when Billmann was appointed as the Head of French Operations.

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MiCA Will Reroute Stablecoin Ecosystem

With MiCA regime a few days away, many crypto firms are likely to make certain adjustments or intentionally ink strategic partnerships like Circle did with Adan. Its partial implementation will come with a lot of stringent regulatory requirements for the stablecoin niche in the European Union.

Outlier Ventures Head of Research Jasper De Maere does not think most of the stablecoins will survive the MiCA regime. He cited that their peg to the United States Dollar as a possible reason why they may not successfully comply with the upcoming MiCA regulatory framework on the short term.

As a result, Maere foresees several businesses pulling out from the EU and seeking more favourable jurisdictions for their operations. Unfortunately, citizens may suffer limited trading access, poor liquidity and no access to more exotic crypto-native investment opportunities.

The coming days will show the consequences of MiCA implementation but firms like Circle are ready for it.

Read More: Altcoin Rally Won’t Happen Before February 2025, Predicts Popular Analyst

 

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Godfrey Benjamin
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