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Pegged Currency
Crypto GlossaryA stablecoin is a currency whose value is pegged to a real-world asset, such as a fiat currency. What Is a Pegged Currency?A pegged currency or currency pegging is the process of a country attaching, or pegging its exchange rate to another currency,…
On-Ledger Currency
Crypto GlossaryA currency that is both minted on the blockchain ledger and also used on the blockchain ledger, such as Bitcoin.What Is an On-Ledger Currency?An on-ledger currency refers to a currency residing on a blockchain. This is the basis of all cryptocurrencies,…
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Crypto GlossaryThe Office of the Comptroller (OCC) is a U.S. Treasury branch that regulates all national banks, federal savings associations, federal branches and foreign bank agenciesWhat Is the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)?The Office of…
Off-Ledger Currency
Crypto GlossaryA currency that is created (minted) outside of the specified blockchain ledger but is accepted or used.What Is an Off-Ledger Currency?An off ledger currency isa currency which does NOT reside on blockchain or other distributed ledgers, which…
Digital Currency
Crypto GlossaryA currency that exists only in digital form, as opposed to traditional physical currencies.What Is a Digital Currency?Digital currencies (theoretically) perform all the functions of fiat money, in that users can pay for goods or services with…
Decentralized Currency
Crypto GlossaryDecentralized currency refers to bank-free methods of transferring wealth or ownership of any other commodity without needing a third party.
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Currency Crisis
Crypto GlossaryA currency crisis is termed as a financial emergency in which a country's fiat currency loses value, and investors become cautious of retaining/investing in that country's assets.What Is a Currency Crisis?A currency crisis occurs when there…
Currency
Crypto GlossaryCurrency is a medium of exchange that defines value.What Is Currency?Currency is a medium of exchange that defines value through reference to the geographical location of the authorities which are responsible for its maintenance. A currency,…
Central Bank Digital Currency
Crypto GlossaryCBDCs are digital currencies issued by a central bank whose status as legal tender depends on government regulation or law. What Are Central Bank Digital Currencies?Central bank digital currencies (CBDC’s) are fiat currencies that exist in…