Cryptocurrency vs Stablecoin

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Cryptocurrency
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Cryptocurrency is a digital currency secured by cryptography and operating on decentralized networks, enabling peer-to-peer transactions without banks or governments as intermediaries.

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Stablecoin
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A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging to a reference asset like the US dollar, using fiat reserves, crypto collateral, or algorithmic mechanisms to minimise price volatility.

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