stablecoin

American  

[stey-buhl-koin] / ˈsteɪ bəlˌkɔɪn /

noun

1. a cryptocurrency designed to have a less volatile value than other cryptocurrencies, often accomplished by pegging its value to another asset such as a government-backed currency or gold.

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Etymology

Origin of stablecoin

First recorded in 2010–15; stable ² ( def. ) + coin ( def. )

Example Sentences

Note: Other includes income from stablecoin business and interest on crypto holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

In April 2025, WLF also marketed its stablecoin -- a digital currency whose value is pegged to a traditional currency, in this case the dollar.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Visa, Stripe, and IBM are among more than 140 businesses partnering to launch a stablecoin called Open USD.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

A consortium backed by BlackRock, Google and Coinbase announced plans to launch a new dollar-backed stablecoin called Open USD, to be offered later this year on multiple blockchain networks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

That said, the largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, was an even larger purchaser of gold in 2025, the ECB said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026