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

Part of that debate has centered around crypto firms’ ability to pay yields to investors on stablecoin deposits.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Tether, or USDT, accounted for more than half of total stablecoin market cap, totaling $190 billion in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Coinbase stock was up 3.4% at $197.77 in premarket trading Monday, while Circle Internet Group, a stablecoin issuer, has gained 6.2% to $105.83.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

During the first quarter, the company started minting a stablecoin called SoFiUSD and enhanced its broader settlement capabilities within the cryptocurrency market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

USD1 has a market value of $4.2 billion, making it the fifth-largest stablecoin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026