f you're using
Bybit EU (the MiCA-regulated platform for EEA residents), then
USDT is generally not available for trading or other regulated services because
Tether has not obtained MiCA authorization for USDT. MiCA requires stablecoins offered by regulated EU crypto platforms to meet specific regulatory requirements, and USDT currently does not.
In practice, this means:
- Bybit itself is MiCA-compliant and licensed to operate across the EEA.
- USDT is the issue, not Bybit's license.
- Instead, Bybit EU promotes and supports MiCA-compliant stablecoins, such as USDC, EURC, and other authorized electronic money tokens (EMTs), depending on the service.
For users outside the EEA on Bybit's global platform, USDT may still be supported, subject to local regulations. The restriction is specifically tied to the regulated European entity and MiCA rules, not to Bybit's technology or capabilities.
So the statement you heard is essentially correct:
Bybit EU is MiCA compliant.
Tether's USDT is not MiCA-authorized.
Therefore, Bybit EU does not offer USDT in the same way its global platform historically has.
If you're in the EU and are wondering what the practical replacement is, it's typically
USDC (which has been structured to comply with MiCA) or euro-denominated stablecoins like EURC, depending on the trading pair or product.