Glossary

Stablecoin

A cryptocurrency whose value is designed to stay stable, usually by being pegged 1:1 to a traditional currency like the US dollar (e.g. USDC) or, in HesabPay's case, the Afghan afghani. Aid organizations use them so recipients receive a fixed value that does not swing with crypto market prices.

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