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What is a stablecoin?
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Bernie Bilotta
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February 16, 2023
Stablecoins are a type of digital currency that creates a link between the world of cryptocurrency and traditional fiat currency. These coins are pegged to a reserve asset, such as gold or the U.S. dollar, which significantly reduces volatility compared to other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This makes them an attractive choice for day-to-day transactions and transfers between exchanges. Stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC) have seen billions of dollars invested in them, making them one of the most widely used and preferred options for storing and trading value in the crypto world.
Why are stablecoins important?
Stablecoins are important because they provide a way to reduce the volatility associated with non-pegged cryptocurrencies.
For example, USDC stablecoins are supported by assets denominated in US dollars which are held in separate accounts with regulated financial institutions. These accounts are independently verified by accounting firms. USDC and other stablecoins are built on the Ethereum blockchain, which means they inherit the safe, secure, and global attributes of non-pegged cryptocurrencies, plus they are programmable since they are natively digital. The fact that they are pegged to a reserve asset also makes them free from the wild price swings that non-pegged cryptocurrencies experience.
What can you do with stablecoins?
Stablecoins can be used in a variety of ways, such as:
- Volatility reduction As mentioned above, stablecoins are pegged to more stable assets, so you won't experience the same wild price fluctuations that you can with Bitcoin or Ether.
- Trading and saving Stablecoins can be used for trading, saving, or any other financial purpose. They are easy to transfer and can be sent worldwide, even to places where traditional fiat currencies may be difficult to obtain or unstable.
- Cheap transfers Stablecoins are incredibly inexpensive to transfer, with some individuals having sent millions of dollars in USDC for fees of less than a dollar.
- International transfers Stablecoins are perfect for sending money anywhere in the world due to their fast processing and low transaction fees. Plus, they are not subject to exchange rate fluctuations as traditional currencies are. This makes them ideal for international payments and transfers.
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The "Stables Group" is powered by a number of companies throughout the world.These companies include, but is not limited to: Stables Money Global Pte Ltd, 2 Venture Drive #19-18, Vision Exchange, Singapore 608526; Stables Australia, powered by Tiiik Pty Ltd (ACN 639 448 490) a company incorporated in Australia; Stables Europe, (KRS #0001027447), incorporated in Warsaw, Poland, a member of the European Union (EU); Stables Asia, is a company located at Unit 1603, 16th Floor, The L. Plaza, 367 - 375 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong; and Stables Limited, a company incorporated in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Note more companies and jurisdictions are gradually coming online - watch this space.
The Stables Group is collectively referred to as “Stables”, “Tiiik”, “we”, “us” and “our” in these General Terms of Use, other customer disclosure documents our App and on our websites.
Stables powered by Tiiik Pty Ltd ACN 639 448 490 is a registered Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) provider with AUSTRAC - DCE100780083-001. Tiiik is also registered as an independent remittance dealer with AUSTRAC - IND100780083-001. Tiiik Pty Ltd is also a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), member number 109771.
Stables Europe, located at 22B Bartycka Street, Unit 21A, Warsaw, postcode 00716, Poland is a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), KRS National Register No: 0001027447, entered into the Poland Virtual Currency Business Activity Register on 6th April 2023.
Stables Money® is a registered trademark, and the coin design is a trademark of Stables Group.
The Stables Send product is issued by Odyssey Capital Funds Management Ltd ACN 116 172 395 (AFSL 297283) (“Issuer”) and distributed and administered by Tiiik Pty Ltd trading as Stables ACN 639 448 490 (AFS Representative No. 001308192). You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement, Financial Services Guide and Target Market Determination for this product located here. Any advice does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider if it is appropriate for you."
The Stables Card Mastercard® powered by Tiiik Pty Ltd is issued by EML Payment Solutions Limited ABN 30 131 436 532, AFSL 404 131 ("Issuer"), and is managed by Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd ABN 47 145 044, AFSL 386 837. Stables powered by Tiiik Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Mastercard Prepaid Management Services since 10th November 2022. You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination for this product located here. Any advice does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider if it is appropriate for you.
* Subject to any surcharge that may be imposed directly by merchants. Currently the Stables Card cannot be used in the following countries and geographical regions due to sanctions that are currently in place: Crimea, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Donetsk and Luhansk. If you attempt to use your card at merchants in any of these countries and geographical regions, your request will be declined. Additionally, all Mastercards will not work at Russian merchants. In addition, the POS terminals are not owned or operated by the Issuer or Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd and the Issuer or Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd are not responsible for ensuring that merchants will accept the Stables Card. For example, the Issuer and Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd cannot control when a POS terminal is due for maintenance or is faulty of if a merchant chooses not to accept the Stables Card. In such cases, your Stables Card may not function properly or be declined. For more information please see the Product Disclosure Statement.
** Some merchants may charge their own fees and set their own limits.
Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.