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Stablecoins: What’s the hype?

Representation of a stablecoin
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Sam Tyfield examines types of stablecoin, why they are popular, asks if they are truly stable, and considers what the future holds.

What matters

The article explains what stablecoins are, how they work and why they are important for the cryptocurrency market. It also discusses the different types of stablecoins, the risks and benefits of their stability mechanisms and the regulatory challenges they face.

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