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The macroeconomics of stablecoins

Stablecoins – cryptoassets designed to maintain a stable value relative to a reference asset, most commonly the US dollar – have become the dominant medium of exchange within the crypto ecosystem. Their market capitalisation has expanded rapidly in recent years and is forecast to expand further, though projections vary widely. While a growing literature examines their implications for payment and financial systems, the macroeconomic consequences of broader stablecoin adoption remain underexplored. […]