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Stablecoin Risks: How Poor Redeemability and Liquidity Erode Quality
Stablecoins have emerged as a popular asset for traditional financial (TradFi) institutions as a means to leverage the benefits of blockchain technology within a clearer regulatory framework. Laws like the GENIUS Act in the U.S. define rules for creating stablecoins, and regulators tend to view these tokens more favorably because they are tied to fiat assets and exhibit less volatility than Bitcoin, Ether, and other traditional cryptocurrencies. However, not all stablecoins are created equal, and stablecoins have failed in the past by losing their peg. One of the top risks to stablecoin asset quality is weak ... (full story)
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