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Aave Founder Warns EU MiCA Review Could Restrict DeFi Access
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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.
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◆ ◆ 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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