#StablecoinPayments What role do stablecoins play in the payments industry?

With the discussion of stablecoins intensifying after the election of Donald Trump, here’s a primer explaining what this cryptocurrency is and what its practical uses may be.Payments industry insiders have whispered about stablecoins for years, speculating on how the virtual currencies could help make payments faster and cheaper.

Those whispers are now crescendoing into a cheer as a new presidential administration prepares to take office with a receptive view of digital currencies. But what are stablecoins and do they have any practical uses? This primer is intended to give industry professionals and others a better understanding of the part these digital assets play in payments and commerce.