Exploring Stablecoins: Ensuring Stability in a Volatile Crypto Market

Leon V. Schumacher ()

Chapter Chapter 11 in Decoding Digital Assets, 2024, pp 65-77 from Springer

Abstract: Summary This chapter explores stablecoins, a type of digital currency designed for stability, often pegged to traditional currencies or other assets. It categorizes stablecoins into those backed by central bank reserves, other financial or physical assets, and tokenized deposits, typically issued by non-banks. The chapter discusses synthetic CBDCs, stablecoins with central bank backing, and other forms of stablecoins, including fiat-collateralized and algorithmic types. Key challenges and risks, such as market volatility and regulatory uncertainties, are highlighted. The chapter also delves into tokenized deposits, transforming traditional bank deposits into digital assets, and discusses the need for fungibility between different bank-issued tokens. The potential impact of these developments on the financial system and banking regulations is emphasized.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-54601-3_11

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