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

Last year, the megabanks explored a joint stablecoin consortium through the Clearing House, as well as Early Warning Services, the operator of the peer-to-peer payment system Zelle, the Journal first reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But some bank executives have questioned what the use cases for stablecoin could be beyond cross-border payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

SoFi announced the launch of SoFiUSD, its dollar-pegged stablecoin, on its consumer app Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Looking beyond its buy-now-pay-maybe feature, Tuyo’s reliance on stablecoin presents its own risk.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The Clarity Act, a crypto regulatory framework, advanced after a compromise on stablecoin yield, allowing “rewards” but not yield on idle deposits.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026