Depegging

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process where a nation or entity allows the value of its currency to fluctuate freely in the foreign exchange market, removing the fixed exchange rate or peg to another currency. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A situation where a stablecoin loses its fixed value and trades at a price that is significantly different from its intended peg. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of depeg form-of, gerund, participle, present

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