Stablecoins: The Basics
Explore the basics of stablecoins, from USDT and USDC to smart-contract pegs. Discover how businesses leverage stable assets for instant cross-border payouts.
3 min.
11/10/2026
- Fiat-backed stablecoins. The issuer creates tokens and holds an equivalent amount of traditional financial assets, such as US dollars or government bonds, in reserve.
- Crypto-backed stablecoins. These stablecoins are backed by other cryptocurrencies, with reserves managed and secured through smart contracts.
- Reduce currency risks by avoiding the high volatility of traditional cryptocurrencies.
- Make cross-border payments almost instantly, without being limited by banking hours or working days.
- Lower transaction costs by reducing international transfer fees.
- Improve payment transparency and traceability, making it easier to track and verify transactions.
- Use a single digital payment method when working with business partners across different countries and jurisdictions.
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