Stablecoins: Mechanics, Pegs & Yields

USDT and USDC hold 84% of the $315B stablecoin market — but their reserves, attestation standards, and regulatory status differ significantly. Here's how to choose between them.

The GENIUS Act banned yield on payment stablecoins. Learn how DeFi protocols like Aave still deliver on-chain yield and what bank stablecoins mean for you.

Market cap no longer defines stablecoin competition. Discover how payments rails, GENIUS Act compliance, and yield architecture are reshaping USDT vs USDC.

MiCA reshapes which stablecoins survive in Europe. Learn why USDC is compliant, USDT is not, and what the July 2026 deadline means for EU crypto users.

UST lost 99% of its value in 72 hours in May 2022. Learn why the algorithmic design failed, what the $4.5B SEC settlement means, and what creditors can still recover.

The stablecoin market hit $317B in 2026. Learn how fiat, crypto, and algorithmic stablecoins differ, what the GENIUS Act and MiCA require, and how to pick the right one.

This post is all about stablecoin risks. Click here to understand more about what they are and how to avoid them.

Ethereum Fair is an Ethereum fork but it has no users. Learn everything you <a href="https://www.thecoinzone.com/news/compliance-blockchain-stablecoins-needed/" data-wpil-monitor-id="638">need to know about the new blockchain</a>.

Dai, of Maker DAO, is advertised as a decentralized stablecoin. While it has some DeFi components, there are many aspects that make it an unattractive option.

Read our blog post to learn what makes a decentralize stablecoin truly decentralized.

What is Tether (USDT), how does it work, and is it safe? Compare USDT vs USDC, understand the reserve controversy, and learn which network saves you the most in fees.

Stablecoins and other currencies have different peg mechanisms to maintain price stability. Learn the difference between hard peg vs soft peg.

Stablecoin yields can be safe and steady passive income or risky and turbulent losses. Click here to learn the difference.

Click here to learn about the Wyoming Stablecoin and how it could pave the way for digital asset regulation in the USA.

Click here to learn why bridged stablecoins are a risk for PulseChain and what we can do about it.

pUSDC, not to be confused with bridged in eUSDC, is backed by nothing and is worthless.

Stablecoins are exploding in adoption—and major players like PayPal, Fidelity, and Crypto.com are jumping in. Discover who’s leading the race, what’s fueling the surge, and why this could reshape global finance.

Click here to learn why dry powder in crypto is so important and how to use it to earn big!

Learn what the schelling point is and how it influences the price stability of stablecoins.

MiCA regulations target stablecoins, but overlook the double standard in banking's minimal collateral. Explore the implications for stablecoins like LUSD and USDL.

Trump's new Working Group could make the US the world leader in crypto. Here's what we know so far.