Stablecoin

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A cryptocurrency with price stability by design, often pegged to a stable asset such as the US dollar.

    "Several other companies have recently introduced so-called stablecoins, linked to the value of the dollar. JPMorgan Chase even said it was experimenting with the concept last month."

Example

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"Several other companies have recently introduced so-called stablecoins, linked to the value of the dollar. JPMorgan Chase even said it was experimenting with the concept last month."

Etymology

From stable + coin, from being backed by “stable” real-world assets.

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