[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  AJ [@ajsallen](/creator/twitter/ajsallen) on x 8886 followers Created: 2025-07-19 16:55:55 UTC I’ve been getting DMs asking, “What’s a stablecoin?” Here’s a quick history and how they’ll change daily life for Americans, from retail purchases to global money transfers. Stablecoins were created as a cryptocurrencies pegged to assets like the USD to tame crypto’s volatility. I’ve used stablecoins for years to trade crypto, It's fast, seamless, 24/7, no bank fees! They enable rapid fund transfers across platforms without converting to dollars. (supper fast to move) Vs fiat. And when you need dollars you just convert them back to dollars. Brief History of main Stablecoins 🚩 2015 - Tether’s USDT by Tether leds the market. 🚩2018 - Circle’s USDC, with Coinbase, 🚩2023 - PayPal’s PYUSD signaled mainstream adoption. 🚩2024 - Ripple’s RLUSD (Dec) joined the $230Billion market. 👉 Stablecoins powers Crypto trading, payments, and blockchain apps. Stablecoin Uses 🚩 Crypyo Trading On all major exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken. Stablecoins are the primary quote currency in trading pairs like BTC/USDT, ETH/USDC, XRP/USDT etc. USDT currency pairs drives >50% of all trading volume on most exchanges (CoinMarketCap) with billions in daily transactions. Most large traders/institutional traders use stablecoins to enter an exit trades, not fiat, for crypto trades 🚩Blockchain Finance - Defi, Collateral for lending/yield on platforms. 🚩Payments/Remittances, fast, low-cost global transfers. Bypassing traditional banking delays. 🚩Store of Value, Hedge against crypto volatility. 🚩 Smart Contracts, Programmable blockchain transactions. Future for Americans ✨ The GENIUS Act makes stablecoins a game-changer, with fees XXX% vs. 2-3% for cards an instant payments. So now Banks and new stablecoin issuers will enable retail purchases, online payments, and Instant cross-border remittances. Spotify now uses USDC for online subscriptions, showing blockchain’s real-world adoption. Imagine Microsoft adding a stablecoin QR code to it's 2Billion users software, enabling instant payments or global money transfers. Stablecoins will save millions with secure fast blockchain transactions!  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [volatility](/topic/volatility) [cryptos](/topic/cryptos) [united states dollar](/topic/united-states-dollar) [cryptocurrencies](/topic/cryptocurrencies) [stablecoins](/topic/stablecoins) [money](/topic/money) [coins stablecoin](/topic/coins-stablecoin) [Post Link](https://x.com/ajsallen/status/1946614994944274549)
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AJ @ajsallen on x 8886 followers
Created: 2025-07-19 16:55:55 UTC
I’ve been getting DMs asking, “What’s a stablecoin?” Here’s a quick history and how they’ll change daily life for Americans, from retail purchases to global money transfers. Stablecoins were created as a cryptocurrencies pegged to assets like the USD to tame crypto’s volatility.
I’ve used stablecoins for years to trade crypto, It's fast, seamless, 24/7, no bank fees! They enable rapid fund transfers across platforms without converting to dollars. (supper fast to move) Vs fiat. And when you need dollars you just convert them back to dollars.
Brief History of main Stablecoins 🚩 2015 - Tether’s USDT by Tether leds the market. 🚩2018 - Circle’s USDC, with Coinbase, 🚩2023 - PayPal’s PYUSD signaled mainstream adoption. 🚩2024 - Ripple’s RLUSD (Dec) joined the $230Billion market. 👉 Stablecoins powers Crypto trading, payments, and blockchain apps.
Stablecoin Uses 🚩 Crypyo Trading On all major exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken. Stablecoins are the primary quote currency in trading pairs like BTC/USDT, ETH/USDC, XRP/USDT etc. USDT currency pairs drives >50% of all trading volume on most exchanges (CoinMarketCap) with billions in daily transactions. Most large traders/institutional traders use stablecoins to enter an exit trades, not fiat, for crypto trades 🚩Blockchain Finance - Defi, Collateral for lending/yield on platforms. 🚩Payments/Remittances, fast, low-cost global transfers. Bypassing traditional banking delays. 🚩Store of Value, Hedge against crypto volatility. 🚩 Smart Contracts, Programmable blockchain transactions.
Future for Americans ✨ The GENIUS Act makes stablecoins a game-changer, with fees XXX% vs. 2-3% for cards an instant payments. So now Banks and new stablecoin issuers will enable retail purchases, online payments, and Instant cross-border remittances. Spotify now uses USDC for online subscriptions, showing blockchain’s real-world adoption. Imagine Microsoft adding a stablecoin QR code to it's 2Billion users software, enabling instant payments or global money transfers. Stablecoins will save millions with secure fast blockchain transactions!
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