USDG, a fully regulated U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, is now officially available across the European Union, expanding global access to compliant digital dollars. Issued by Paxos, and supported by major fintech players including Robinhood, Kraken, and Mastercard, USDG is poised to become a strong contender in Europe’s regulated stablecoin market.
USDG Stablecoin Compliant with MiCA, FIN-FSA, and MAS
USDG is regulated under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which recently came into effect to ensure consumer protection and financial transparency. In addition, USDG complies with oversight from the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)—making it one of the few stablecoins with tri-jurisdictional regulation.
USDG meets MiCA requirements by holding a portion of its reserve assets with European banking partners, ensuring onshore backing and compliance.
Demand for Dollar-Backed Stablecoins Rises in the EU
The launch of USDG comes at a time when demand for USD-pegged digital assets is surging in Europe. USDC, issued by Circle, remains the dominant MiCA-compliant stablecoin, but USDG now offers a regulated alternative backed by multiple global financial partners.
Paxos stated that USDG will “offer European users a secure, regulated digital dollar option” with high transparency and consumer protection standards.
This move supports broader efforts to normalize regulated stablecoin use across borders, allowing European users to access dollar liquidity through a compliant, blockchain-based instrument.
Paxos Strengthens Global Compliance Through European Presence
To operate within the EU, Paxos Issuance Europe—the European subsidiary of Paxos—is licensed by the FIN-FSA in Finland, providing the firm with a legal foundation to distribute USDG throughout all EU member states. This license is critical under MiCA’s regulatory passporting mechanism.
“USDG is a global digital asset backed 1:1 with U.S. dollars, built to align with the highest prudential and operational standards,” said Paxos.
USDG Strengthens Regulated Stablecoin Market in Europe
With backing from financial leaders like Robinhood and Kraken, and full MiCA and FIN-FSA compliance, USDG is set to play a major role in the evolving European stablecoin market. As institutional and retail demand for regulated dollar tokens continues to grow, USDG provides a transparent and compliant solution for cross-border payments, DeFi integration, and global remittances.
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