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State-Backed Stablecoin

Definition

A state-backed stablecoin is a digital currency whose value is pegged to a national fiat currency and issued or guaranteed by a government or central bank. Unlike private stablecoins, these assets carry the full backing and regulatory oversight of a sovereign entity. They aim to combine the stability of fiat money with the efficiency of blockchain technology. Such stablecoins represent a form of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).