STABLECOIN
Description
A stablecoin (or stable coin), as its name indicates, is a stable cryptocurrency designed to be resistant to the type of price volatility synonymous with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.
The key is to understand "stable": what is "stable"? which references are pegged to make its value "stable"? In terms of what we measure the "stability".
A stablecoin (or stable coin), as its name indicates, is a stable cryptocurrency designed to be resistant to the type of price volatility synonymous with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.
The key is to understand "stable": what is "stable"? which references are pegged to make its value "stable"? In terms of what we measure the "stability".
Former World Bank President Advocates for U.S. Leadership in Stablecoin Innovation
David Malpass, ex-World Bank president, emphasizes the U.S. role in leading stablecoin innovation amid global competition from Europe and China.
EU Sanctions Target Russia-Linked A7A5 Stablecoin
The European Union has imposed sanctions on the Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin, part of its 19th sanctions package. This move affects Russia's crypto strategies.
Stablecoin Payments Projected to Hit $9 Trillion in 2025: A16z Report
A16z's report forecasts stablecoin payments reaching $9 trillion in 2025, highlighting their growing role in global finance and rivaling traditional payment systems.
Tokenization and Stablecoin Policies Discussed at Atlantic Council Event
The Atlantic Council event highlighted tokenization and stablecoin policies, focusing on regulation, innovation, and institutional adoption as key drivers for modernizing financial infrastructure.
Stablecoins Eclipse Visa with $46 Trillion Onchain Transaction Volume
Stablecoins have outpaced Visa in onchain transaction volume, reaching $46 trillion in 2025. Ethereum and Tron lead the charge, highlighting the growing role of stablecoins in global finance.
Nigeria Explores Stablecoin Amidst eNaira Challenges
Nigeria's central bank forms a task force to explore stablecoin adoption, questioning the future of eNaira as stablecoins gain traction in the country.
Crypto's Maturation in 2025: Stablecoins, Institutional Adoption, and AI Integration
Explore the 2025 crypto landscape with insights on stablecoins, institutional adoption, and AI integration, as detailed in the latest State of Crypto report by a16zcrypto.
BNB Chain and BPN Forge Partnership for Onchain Payment Revolution
BNB Chain partners with Better Payment Network to develop a multi-stablecoin global settlement network, enhancing onchain payment efficiency and liquidity.
Paxos Announces Wind-Down of USDL Lift Dollar Stablecoin
Paxos plans to wind down its USDL Lift Dollar stablecoin by December 2025, with a focus on new financial initiatives. The process will be overseen by the FSRA of ADGM.
Treasury shift: Ethereum Foundation dumps ETH for stablecoins
The nonprofit behind the world's second-largest blockchain just converted $4.5 million worth of ETH into stablecoins, marking its second major treasury move in months.