BRUSSELS, APRIL 25 — Chaos erupted across several European capitals this weekend after the recent implementation of MiCA regulations effectively outlawed USDT within the European Union. Protesters, enraged by what they called “monetary gatekeeping,” poured into the streets of Berlin, Paris, Budapest, and Ljubljana, waving crossed-out USDT flags and chanting in unison: “We want USDC red packets — now!”
The demonstrations remained mostly peaceful, though one geranium flower bed in front of a municipal building in Graz was tragically overturned, prompting outrage on local Facebook groups. In a separate incident, an empty Dr. Pepper bottle was dramatically hurled into a fountain in Lyon — a gesture widely interpreted as a symbolic rejection of chaos, and an ironic appeal to the sanctity of order.
Despite the scale of the demonstrations, no official spokesperson was willing to speak to the press. According to on-site reports, protesters claimed they were “too shy” or “just here for the vibe.” One exception was a French comparative literature student, who offered unsolicited commentary:
“Honestly, we should be reading more Emil Cioran. This entire digital asset drama? It’s pure 21st-century despair. He predicted this, spiritually speaking.”
Chinese KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) were specifically called out during the protests, with hand-written banners urging them to “drop red packets in solidarity” and to “stop simping for Tether.” Multiple Telegram channels are reportedly coordinating airdrop petitions as of press time.
Authorities have not confirmed further enforcement plans, but the overturned flower bed is now being investigated as a civil disorder incident.
