Cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value, usually pegged to USD.
Major: USDT (Tether), USDC (Circle), DAI. USDT/USDC backed by reserves of cash and short-term Treasuries; DAI is collateral-backed. Combined market cap exceeds $200B. Used for trading pairs, cross-border payments, and DeFi collateral. Regulatory scrutiny intensifying.
Cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value, usually pegged to USD. Major: USDT (Tether), USDC (Circle), DAI. USDT/USDC backed by reserves of cash and short-term Treasuries; DAI is collateral-backed. Combined market cap exceeds $200B. Used for trading pairs, cross-border payments, and DeFi collateral. Regulatory scrutiny intensifying.
In crypto, Stablecoins is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Major: USDT (Tether), USDC (Circle), DAI. USDT/USDC backed by reserves of cash and short-term Treasuries; DAI is collateral-backed.
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