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

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest scooped up shares on the dip, and the stablecoin issuer also got endorsements from some of its fans on Wall Street.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

Senators this week began to circulate a draft viewed as unfriendly to Coinbase and stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group, helping to push shares of Coinbase down about 8% and Circle nearly 20% on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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