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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised approval in Lithuania marks a pivotal step in the company’s European expansion. Following Germany’s earlier green light, Lithuania’s approval suggests that EU regulatory barriers are softening, potentially due to the high safety record of FSD Beta. This could catalyze similar approvals in other Baltic and Nordic states, expanding Tesla’s TAM in Europe. The 'Supervised' qualifier means the driver must remain attentive, but it’s a crucial stepping stone toward unsupervised FSD, which would unlock a fully autonomous ride-hailing service. For Tesla stock (TSLA), this is a positive catalyst as it validates the FSD technology and revenue potential. In the crypto space, DOGE and other Musk-affiliated coins often see correlated spikes on positive Tesla news, though this is a niche regulatory win rather than a global catalyst. The broader autonomous vehicle sector (e.g., Waymo, Cruise) may also benefit from the precedent.