Tether (USDT), a leading stablecoin issuer, has announced a significant investment in StablR, a European stablecoin provider, marking a key step in its strategy to promote the adoption of regulated digital assets in Europe. This move comes as the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, designed to enhance the security and oversight of cryptocurrency markets, prepares to take full effect later this month.
StablR, which recently launched two stablecoins—EURR (euro-pegged) and USDR (dollar-pegged)—is poised to offer users better liquidity management, lower transaction costs, and notable savings. These stablecoins, fully backed by reserves, are designed to meet the growing demand for secure and transparent digital assets. As a result, Tether’s investment is seen as a show of confidence in fully compliant stablecoins as the backbone of a rapidly evolving digital economy.
In a statement, Tether CEO Paolo Ardiono highlighted the importance of supporting the European digital asset ecosystem. “The investment in StablR demonstrates our support for the European digital asset ecosystem,” he remarked. This investment aligns with Tether’s broader commitment to expanding its footprint in Europe as the region strengthens its regulatory framework for digital currencies.
StablR CEO Gijs op de Weegh also emphasized the timing of the investment, particularly as the global stablecoin market continues to grow. With the market capitalization of stablecoins reaching $190 billion, StablR aims to maintain a focus on compliance, liquidity, and flexibility. “This is a new era for stablecoins, and StablR is very much at the helm,” op de Weegh said.
The European stablecoin market is gaining momentum, particularly in the euro-pegged sector, which now has a market capitalization approaching $400 million. The introduction of MiCA regulation on December 30 will enforce strict compliance standards for stablecoin issuers and exchanges, creating an ideal environment for firms like StablR to thrive.
A key element of the Tether-StablR partnership is StablR’s integration with Hadron, Tether’s newly launched tokenization platform. Hadron simplifies the process of converting real-world assets—such as stocks and bonds—into digital tokens, with built-in compliance tools, including Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) protections. This collaboration is expected to broaden StablR’s stablecoin offerings and enhance liquidity across multiple blockchain ecosystems.
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With its recent Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, StablR is poised to lead the way in the regulated stablecoin space across Europe.
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