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Stablecoins vs Traditional Banking
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to reference assets like the U.S. dollar or Euro. Stablecoin issuers hold deposits similar to traditional banks by accepting cash in exchange for onchain coins, though key differences exist between the two systems.
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