Stablecoins
USDT, USDC, DAI: backing and risks.
Once the global debt hits a tipping point, payment methods will shift to stablecoins like USDT or USDC. Countries tied to Western debts, including…
Started by wolf_proto · Jul 1, 2026, 10:15 PM · 5 / 2535253by fudbusterJul 2, 2026, 09:35 AMA lot of traders just look at a coin’s performance against /USDT. But honestly, that doesn’t give you the full picture. Analyzing against /BTC can…
Started by ryan2013 · Feb 8, 2026, 07:37 PM · 18 / 28418284by real_byteFeb 12, 2026, 03:56 PMJust got this promo email from Wirex about earning up to 16% interest on USDC deposits. Is that even legit? I mean, with treasury yields so low, how…
Started by topblast · Oct 3, 2025, 11:19 PM · 20 / 12020120by ben.matrixOct 10, 2025, 09:49 PMI bought some BTC back in 2015 and just found it again. Now I'm expecting a child and wanna cash out a bit to help out. But my coins are from old…
Started by block2009 · Jun 30, 2025, 01:59 AM · 14 / 12814128by ben.matrixJul 5, 2025, 04:26 AMWe've been hearing about state-sponsored terrorism linked to crypto for ages. Lately, it feels more blatant, especially since Trump took office. The…
Started by mr_ape · Dec 6, 2024, 02:47 PM · 10 / 321032by stacksatsDec 12, 2024, 08:51 AMI just saw that Circle is claiming USDC has 70% of the stablecoin market now. Seems like they're trying to hype themselves up after the launch of…
Started by SilentHodler · Apr 26, 2024, 08:57 PM · 2 / 2782278by alt_forkApr 27, 2024, 08:49 PMJust came across this new project called Stable or Gone. It’s basically a public registry that tracks stablecoins and their history not a token or…
Started by ninja_2018 · Apr 26, 2024, 03:51 PM · 1 / 57157by ninja_2018Apr 26, 2024, 06:09 PMTether is bringing USDT back to Bitcoin. They're rolling it out on the RGB protocol v0.11.1, with UTEXO handling the launch. This means USDT can be…
Started by 5tacks4ts · Aug 21, 2022, 01:36 PM · 7 / 1737173by orbit_2014Aug 25, 2022, 01:31 AMI sent some USDT over an hour ago but the person I sent it to says it’s not in their wallet. The sender also stated the funds left their account an…
Started by w4ll3t365 · May 29, 2022, 04:10 AM · 4 / 3684368by 0xBossMay 30, 2022, 08:08 AMThe dollar's value is climbing, and I’ve noticed stablecoin blockchains like Solana and Tron gaining traction. Are there any other risky assets worth…
Started by just_sigma · Feb 12, 2022, 02:26 AM · 7 / 4707470by greg2015Feb 14, 2022, 10:52 PMCreating a reserve-backed stablecoin seems super profitable. Buy some Treasuries, pocket the interest, and users get nothing... but why don't more…
Started by madgwei · Nov 17, 2021, 08:40 AM · 12 / 49212492by LuckyDeg3nNov 22, 2021, 12:58 AMTether's downfall would hit Bitcoin way harder than FTX ever did. This isn’t just FUD, it’s legit concern for those who pay attention.
Started by W1ldLord · Jun 6, 2021, 08:03 AM · 21 / 16521165by ben.matrixJun 16, 2021, 01:05 PMI've noticed that a lot of the timelines documenting Tether and Bitfinex have just... stopped around 2019. Seems like the usual suspects like Amy…
Started by d4rkbyt3 · Sep 16, 2020, 04:13 AM · 0 / 2520252by d4rkbyt3Sep 16, 2020, 04:13 AMThere’s been a lot of chatter about these AI guides on ‘energy-backed stablecoins’. Honestly, most of it seems legit but totally misses the core…
Started by loneguru · Jul 14, 2020, 09:35 PM · 0 / 2870287by loneguruJul 14, 2020, 09:35 PMTether is all about using green energy for Bitcoin mining! They say their operations in Uruguay are a big deal for the future of finance. Pretty cool…
Started by atlas51 · Apr 28, 2020, 06:56 PM · 5 / 4615461by tonyhodlerApr 29, 2020, 09:15 AMAnyone know if any physical stores accept stablecoins? Some folks say they’re the future of money, blending the best of fiat and crypto. I heard…
Started by LuckyByte · Jan 8, 2020, 05:10 PM · 19 / 28919289by chr1sv3ctorJan 16, 2020, 06:20 PMSoFi just dropped SoFiUSD, a stablecoin tied to the dollar, on Ethereum and Solana. They're the first national bank in the U.S. doing this directly…
Started by 5tacks4ts · Nov 20, 2019, 08:00 PM · 20 / 24620246by ben.matrixNov 26, 2019, 12:54 AMIn countries where local currencies are weak, stablecoins like USDT are becoming a lifeline against inflation. They're more than just trading tools…
Started by tom2020 · Feb 21, 2019, 11:57 PM · 20 / 22420224by ben.matrixMar 4, 2019, 05:03 PMTether just dropped their own Bitcoin wallet. It supports Bitcoin and Lightning, plus their own tokens like USDT. They’re using usernames instead of…
Started by 5tacks4ts · Sep 1, 2017, 06:18 PM · 22 / 17722177by ben.matrixSep 10, 2017, 10:26 AMBeen thinking... do we really need more stablecoins? Feels like we’ve already got enough. USDT, USDC, BUSD, and the list goes on. They keep rolling…
Started by max_ledger · Jan 27, 2017, 08:48 PM · 20 / 11820118by ben.matrixFeb 9, 2017, 02:08 PMTether just froze over 180 million USDT from five wallets on the Tron blockchain. Rumor has it, these wallets are linked to Venezuela, which has been…
Started by CryptoRocket · Jan 23, 2017, 06:51 PM · 20 / 42920429by ben.matrixJan 31, 2017, 07:19 PM