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. )

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stablecoin

Part of the business of stablecoin companies is the interest earned on holdings such as Treasurys which, over time, can move up or down with yields.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

As economist and former Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran said in a speech last year, widespread stablecoin adoption would lower interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Ackman, with Israel, brushed aside worries around a stablecoin threat, saying crypto is growing in places where cards aren’t incumbent.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

Rewards are how stablecoin platforms compete for the funds customers hold and move, and too tight a limit would blunt competition that could make moving money cheaper for ordinary Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

He is taking a more conservative approach this time, investing in assets he thinks could have real-world uses, such as a stablecoin that is used to make payments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026