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

Then, in January, Pakistan signed an agreement with an affiliate of World Liberty Financials, the cryptocurrency venture co-founded by Trump and his family, which will potentially integrate its stablecoin into the country's digital-payment system.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Instead of making a cash down payment, the buyer gets a separate loan, backed by either bitcoin or USDC, a popular stablecoin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

A provision, intended for the Clarity Act, would prohibit crypto platforms from offering yield on customers’ stablecoin holdings which resemble bank deposits, according to an email from the Blockchain Association and reviewed by Barron’s.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

In many cases, stablecoin issuers and their partners are paying “rewards” to these customers — which resemble interest payments on bank deposits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Recent headwinds include the Iran war and stablecoin threat, but credit card stocks showed resilience on a down market day, suggesting buyer interest.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026