The cryptocurrency industry has continued to advance, with bitcoin prices hitting a record high earlier this week. Stablecoins have come under the spotlight as regulators in Hong Kong and the US push for legislation for the popular tokens. Here we answer five common questions about stablecoins. What are stablecoins and how are they used? Stablecoins
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Decentralized finance (DeFi) relies on the potential of cryptocurrency but breaks down when prices fluctuate a lot. Stablecoins are thus central in this space as they provide a stable value to lend, borrow, or stake. The Aave and Compound platforms rely heavily on USDT and DAI to maintain returns constant, users deposit $1 today and