Starting on 25th June 2026, Coinmetro will begin migrating all USDT trading pairs to USDG as part of our journey towards full MiCA CASP (Crypto Asset Service Provider) compliance. The migration will take place in stages between 25th and 29th June 2026.
While trading pairs will change, your USDT balance will remain safe and fully accessible throughout and after the process.
💡 Important Things to Know
USDT trading pairs will migrate to USDG between 25th and 29th June 2026
Your USDT balance will not be affected
Deposits and withdrawals of USDT will continue as normal
Open orders on affected USDT pairs will be automatically closed when the migration occurs
A permanent fee-free USDG/USDT bridge will be available from 29th June 2026
USDG is designed to comply with MiCA regulations
❓ Why Is Coinmetro Making This Change?
The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation introduces new standards for how crypto exchanges operate across Europe. As part of our commitment to becoming a fully compliant Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP), we are transitioning away from USDT trading pairs and adopting stablecoins that align with MiCA requirements. This change helps ensure that Coinmetro remains compliant while continuing to provide a secure and sustainable trading environment.
💵 What Is USDG (Global Dollar)?
USDG (Global Dollar) is a fully regulated, yield-bearing stablecoin designed specifically to meet MiCA requirements.
✅ Regulated and MiCA-Compliant - USDG has been built with regulatory compliance in mind from the start. It is designed to meet MiCA standards and provide greater transparency within the European crypto ecosystem.
🤝 Rewards-Based Structure - Unlike many stablecoin issuers that retain reserve revenue internally, USDG operates within a rewards-based structure through the Global Dollar Network (GDN). USDG is designed to pass rewards back to GDN partners based on activities such as minting.
🚀 Built for the Future - As MiCA compliance becomes increasingly important across Europe, trading against a compliant stablecoin helps position you for the future of regulated crypto markets.
📅 Migration Schedule
The migration will take place across three separate batches:
Date | USDT Pairs Migrating to USDG |
25th June | AAVE, ALGO, ANKR, APE, APT, ATOM, AUDIO, AVAX, AXS, BAND, BAT, BCH, BLUR, BST, CHZ, COMP, CRV, CTSI, CVX, DOGE, DYDX, ENS, EQTY, FET, GALA, GRT, HBAR, HOT, IMX, KDA, KSM, LDO, LILAI, LINK, LMWR, LRC, MANA, NMR, ONDO, OP, PRO, RENDER, RPL, SAND, SKY, STORJ, SUI, S, SUSHI, TEL, TLS, TON, UNI, ARB, USDS, WLFI, WLD, WOO, XTZ, YFI |
26th June | 1INCH, CELO, ENA, ENJ, FLUX, HTR, NEAR, OCTA, POL, REACT, ALPH, QNT, RIO, SNX, TIA, THT, UNITE, XCM |
29th June | ADA, BTC, DOT, ETH, LTC, SOL, USDC, XLM, XRP |
⚠️ What Happens to Open USDT Orders?
This is the most important thing to be aware of before the migration. Any open spot exchange orders or margin positions on affected USDT trading pairs will be automatically closed when that pair is migrated.
To avoid unexpected closures, you should review and close your open orders before the scheduled migration dates.
🛡️ What Happens to Your USDT Balance?
Your USDT balance remains safe and accessible. You can continue to deposit, withdraw, and hold USDT on Coinmetro. The migration only affects trading pairs and does not affect ownership of your USDT.
🔁 Fee-Free USDG/USDT Conversion
From 29th June 2026, Coinmetro will offer a permanent USDG/USDT bridge pair. This will allow you to convert USDG to USDT and vice versa, and trade between the two without fees. There is no requirement to convert immediately, and the bridge will remain available permanently.
✅ What Do You Need to Do?
Before the migration:
Check the migration schedule - Review which batch contains the USDT trading pairs you currently use.
Review open orders - Review which batch contains the USDT trading pairs you currently use.
Decide whether to convert - Your USDT remains fully supported, but you can use the fee-free USDG/USDT bridge whenever you wish.
FAQs
🔄 Will my USDT automatically convert to USDG?
No. Your USDT balance will remain unchanged. Only the trading pairs are being migrated.
💰 Can I still deposit and withdraw USDT?
Yes. USDT deposits and withdrawals will continue to operate normally.
⚠️ What happens if I leave my order open?
Any open order or margin position on a migrating USDT pair will be automatically closed when that pair migrates.
📅 When should I close my orders?
You should review and manage your orders before the migration date for the specific trading pair you are using.
🔁 Will there be a way to convert between USDG and USDT?
Yes. A permanent fee-free USDG/USDT bridge pair will be available from 29th June 2026.
📈 Why is Coinmetro switching to USDG?
The change supports Coinmetro's MiCA CASP compliance journey and introduces a regulated, rewarding stablecoin designed for the future of European crypto markets.
🚫 Will USDT be removed from Coinmetro?
No. USDT balances, deposits, withdrawals, and the USDG/USDT bridge will remain available. The migration only affects trading pairs.
📞 What if I need help?
If you have any questions about the migration, our customer support team is available to help. You can contact us between 10:00 and 22:00 UTC either via live chat on our website or by email at hello@coinmetro.com.