Ban on using USDT and USDC in Poland (Possibly soon for other EEA users). What does this mean for Binance traders?
Binance has announced significant changes for users in Poland. Starting May 16, 2025, it will no longer be possible to use USDT and USDC in futures contracts, margin trading, loans, or dual investment products.
Dear Binance user,
As part of our ongoing efforts to comply with local regulatory requirements, we are making changes to the availability of certain products in Poland.
Futures products, dual investment, stablecoin loans, and margin products involving stablecoins will be restricted in your region starting May 16, 2025.
If you are not currently using these products, you simply will not be able to open new positions based on stablecoins.
What is changing?
Starting May 16, Polish users will no longer be able to:
• to open new futures positions denominated in USDⓈ settled in USDT/USDC,
• subscribe to new dual investment offerings involving stablecoins,
• take out loans or use USDT/USDC as collateral,
• trade on margin using USDT or USDC.
Contracts denominated in cryptocurrencies (for example, denominated in BTC) will remain available.
What does this mean for traders?
1. New collateral strategies – users will need to rely on cryptocurrencies (e.g., BTC, ETH)
2. Limited instruments – only contracts denominated in crypto will be accessible.
3. Increased volatility risk – the absence of stable assets may lead to greater exposure to price fluctuations and liquidation.
Will Binance force the closure of positions?
No. If you already have open positions using USDT/USDC, Binance will not forcibly close them. However, you will not be able to open new ones after May 16.
Why is Binance implementing this?
These changes are likely related to new EU regulations, particularly MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets), which define how stablecoins can be issued and used. Binance is aligning its services with local compliance standards.
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