User disappointment: Coinbase users in the EEA express disappointment as the exchange announces the end of the USDC yield program, a decision that surprises many.

MiCA regulations: The MiCA regulations, effective from June 2023, require cryptocurrency companies to stop offering interest on stablecoins. This places significant pressure on companies like Coinbase.

Expert feedback: David Schwartz, CTO at Ripple Labs, criticized MiCA regulations, arguing they hinder innovation and consumer benefits.