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Aave Founder Warns EU MiCA Review Could Restrict DeFi Access

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2 October 2026

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Crypto & Web3

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European Union

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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The founder of Aave has warned that the European Union's ongoing review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation could lead to restrictions on access to decentralized finance (DeFi) services within the EU.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

EU regulatory changes around MiCA threaten to limit access to DeFi platforms like Aave, forcing you to consider how to maintain EU market presence or pivot your offering outside EU jurisdiction.

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