Coinbase Warns MiCA Could Backfire on DeFi Users
Coinbase's (
@coinbase) EU policy chief, Roeland Van der Stappen, warns that stricter MiCA rules could hurt DeFi access.
Stappen says lending, liquidity provision and onchain swaps could face tighter scrutiny. Some providers may withdraw these services altogether. This could push European users toward offshore platforms with fewer investor protections.
He also warns that fragmented liquidity could leave users facing worse trading prices.