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Stablecoins as security? Never say tether

25 March 2024 / Author(s): Chloë Bell , Chris Whitehouse
Issue: April 2022 / Categories: Feature

This article considers whether stablecoins such as USD Tether (USDT) which do not present the same volatility risks as Bitcoin might be a satisfactory alternative to either payment into court or a guarantee from a first-class London bank.

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