Aave to Offer Zero-Fee Stablecoin Ramps in Europe After MiCA Approval
Aave announced it will roll out zero-fee stablecoin ramps for European users after the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime cleared the way for regulated crypto services. The move promises fee-free conversion into stablecoins on Aave’s platform using vetted, audited payment rails, with the stated goal of reducing friction and lowering the cost of entry for new users.
The approval and Aave’s response matter because regulatory clarity under MiCA removes a major barrier to mainstream onboarding, potentially boosting stablecoin circulation and lending activity within DeFi. Aave frames compliant, audited payment pathways as a critical infrastructure step; if successful, the initiative could set a blueprint for other protocols looking to scale in Europe while staying within regulatory guardrails.