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    What is a stablecoin?

    Short answer

    A cryptocurrency designed to hold a steady value — usually $1 — by being backed by cash, Treasuries or other assets.

    Why it matters

    Stablecoins are becoming a real payment rail. USDT and USDC together are used to settle trillions of dollars per year.

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