Aave Labs became one of the first major DeFi players to obtain Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, authorization for zero-fee stablecoin ramps across the European Economic Area (EEA).
This approval enables compliant, audited stablecoin ramps that could transform how users enter the world of onchain finance.
Aave’s innovative “Push” service, operated through its subsidiary Push Virtual Assets Ireland Limited, now enables effortless conversions between euros and crypto assets, including the protocol’s native stablecoin, GHO.
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The Central Bank of Ireland granted the authorization, highlighting the country’s rising status as a hub for regulated crypto operations.
Just months earlier, on June 25, crypto exchange Kraken followed suit by securing its own MiCA license in Ireland, expanding services continent-wide.
This development comes in the wake of explosive growth in the stablecoin sector, with global supply soaring past $300 billion in 2025.
Explosive growth in the stablecoin sector
Zero-Fee Stablecoin Ramps Slash Barriers to DeFi Entry
Aave is actually pioneering a new standard with their zero-fee stablecoin ramps.
Unlike traditional fintech providers or centralized exchanges that often charge high fees, Push eliminates conversion costs entirely. However, it’s unclear if this is a permanent feature or an introductory perk.
Aave Labs emphasizes that compliant stablecoin ramps are essential for bridging mainstream users to DeFi. By creating predictable, audited pathways from euros to crypto, these stablecoin ramps reduce reliance on centralized exchanges.
For a DeFi-native giant like Aave, which supports tens of billions in stablecoin liquidity, this represents a seismic shift toward institutional-grade accessibility.
Aave protocol handled $542 million in volume over the last 24 hours, with total borrowed assets exceeding $22.8 billion from its lending pools.
This new development adds on to Europe‘s never-ending pursuit of crypto and blockchain innovation.
