Stablecoins
USDT, USDC, DAI: backing and risks.
Looking at the usual 4-year trends, it's pretty clear 2026 is another downtrend and accumulation phase. I decided at the end of last year to cash out…
Started by bl0ck_max1 · May 15, 2022, 07:02 PM · 19 / 70019700by 0xHodlerMay 21, 2022, 04:46 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 / 6737673by greg2015Feb 14, 2022, 10:52 PMSo I've been wondering, Tether and Circle just burned about 2.1 billion dollars worth of stablecoins in a week. That's a lot of cash, could've bought…
Started by SilentBear · Jan 8, 2022, 11:30 AM · 20 / 72720727by ben.matrixJan 16, 2022, 05:25 AMTether is really the backbone of crypto trading. Their success means more liquidity for Bitcoin and others. What do you guys think about their new…
Started by max365 · Jan 3, 2022, 01:06 AM · 20 / 52520525by ben.matrixJan 7, 2022, 08:56 PMI’ve seen some folks cashing out their Bitcoin, expecting the market to drop. A lot probably switched to stablecoins, right? But seriously, doesn’t…
Started by wallet_2018 · Dec 7, 2021, 02:19 AM · 21 / 56221562by ben.matrixDec 15, 2021, 07:53 AMCreating 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 / 90712907by LuckyDeg3nNov 22, 2021, 12:58 AMI got 4 bucks in USDC. Can I swap that for USDT? Can't find the pair on BingX.
Started by 0xCoin · Oct 20, 2021, 08:01 PM · 17 / 58117581by C4lmGwe1Oct 31, 2021, 08:38 AMHey all, I've got an Omni-USDT balance that I'm trying to work with. The new Tether policy for a $1M minimum redemption is a real pain. Looking for a…
Started by 0xLord · Jul 30, 2021, 01:11 AM · 9 / 6799679by serAug 1, 2021, 03:30 PMTether'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 / 59621596by ben.matrixJun 16, 2021, 01:05 PMSo, Japanese banks are jumping into the stablecoin game using a blockchain called Japan Open Chain. Kinda a big deal, right?
Started by plankton · May 31, 2021, 11:46 PM · 11 / 65311653by ben.matrixJun 5, 2021, 12:09 PMStablecoins aren’t really stable, just tokenized dollars. Dollars are fiat and have built-in instability due to inflation.
Started by nova42 · Feb 25, 2021, 10:01 AM · 20 / 76820768by ben.matrixMar 2, 2021, 01:42 AMI'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 / 7030703by d4rkbyt3Sep 16, 2020, 04:13 AMWhat do you guys think about this? I found some cool articles.
Started by plankton · Jul 4, 2020, 03:25 PM · 20 / 50120501by ben.matrixJul 17, 2020, 01:14 PMThere’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 / 5420542by loneguruJul 14, 2020, 09:35 PMStock futures on exchanges like Bitget are changing the game for traders in 2026. No longer just about tokens, we can now trade real-world assets…
Started by 0xRaven · May 15, 2020, 01:36 AM · 2 / 5752575by sigma_ninjaMay 15, 2020, 12:22 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 / 7055705by tonyhodlerApr 29, 2020, 09:15 AMSo, Open USD just got announced, huh? They say it’s backed by 140 companies like Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock. That’s a big deal, right?
Started by tomnova · Feb 18, 2020, 10:34 AM · 22 / 73622736by ben.matrixFeb 28, 2020, 05:05 PMAnyone 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 / 56419564by chr1sv3ctorJan 16, 2020, 06:20 PMSo what's the U.S. planning to do about this whole Tether situation?
Started by max2013 · Nov 28, 2019, 10:29 PM · 21 / 73521735by ben.matrixDec 5, 2019, 06:41 PMThis is a total fail for the Iranian government. We saw this coming, and here we are. Why would they even choose stable coins? DAI could've been…
Started by SwiftFork · Nov 20, 2019, 02:05 PM · 20 / 62720627by ben.matrixNov 28, 2019, 10:43 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 / 57820578by ben.matrixNov 26, 2019, 12:54 AMJust tried this new P2P service to swap my local currency for USD-pegged stablecoins. It's kinda cool and definitely different from the usual…
Started by real_yield · Nov 5, 2019, 06:09 PM · 6 / 7056705by tom51Nov 9, 2019, 12:49 PMStablecoins like USDT, USDC, and BUSD are gaining traction but how secure are they really? We use them for quick transfers and to dodge price swings,…
Started by boss420 · Jul 6, 2019, 10:18 PM · 19 / 70319703by basedbyteJul 12, 2019, 05:27 PMHere we go again, another hack in the stablecoin world. Honestly, how many times can we go through this? I mean, some stablecoins are more reliable…
Started by SilentHodler · Apr 21, 2019, 12:22 AM · 8 / 6828682by the_satApr 24, 2019, 03:24 PMTether and Circle are facing some serious heat to show solid proof of their reserves. With the way supply is increasing, regular audits are becoming…
Started by tom2020 · Mar 21, 2019, 11:01 AM · 2 / 6952695by alt_forkMar 21, 2019, 06:12 PM