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Stablecoins such as USDT and USDC play a vital role for crypto investors by offering a dependable value linked to fiat currency, aiming to mitigate exposure to market volatility.

Introduced in 2014 and 2018 respectively, USDT and USDC aim to maintain a value close to $1, supported primarily by short-term treasury reserves.

Despite their similar functions, USDT and USDC are different regarding transparency, backing, and controversies