
Understanding the Rise and Risks of Stablecoins
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Understanding Stablecoins: The New Digital Cash
This chapter delves into the role of stablecoins in the cryptocurrency landscape, explaining their peg to fiat currencies like the US dollar and how they offer price stability contrary to more volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It highlights the regulatory challenges and perceptions of stablecoins, contrasting them with the libertarian ideals of Bitcoin, while also discussing their increasing importance in both everyday transactions and decentralized finance. The chapter critically examines the dual nature of stablecoins, addressing their use in illicit activities and the potential risks they pose to financial stability and national sovereignty.
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