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Stablecoins, Explained in Plain English

Why they matter for you, your business, and for Hurupay

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Written by Philip Mburu
Updated over 2 months ago

1. What’s a Stablecoin?

A stablecoin is a digital dollar (or euro, or peso) that lives on a blockchain but keeps the same buying power as the real-world money it’s linked to. One stablecoin = one unit of its backing currency—no wild price swings like Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

Think of it as mobile-money for the internet:

Regular cash app

Stablecoin

Stored in a bank

Stored on a blockchain

Transfers during banking hours

Transfers 24/7, worldwide

Local currency only

Works anywhere the dollar is accepted

2. Why Stablecoins Are Useful

  1. Price Stability
    Your balance doesn’t jump up and down. Great for pricing, invoices, or payroll.

  2. Fast, Low-Cost Payments
    Sending stablecoins is often cheaper than a bank wire and reaches the other side of the world in minutes.

  3. Open to Everyone
    No bank account? No problem. All you need is a phone and an internet connection.

  4. Plug-and-Play With DeFi
    Stablecoins are the “cash” of the blockchain world—used for lending, borrowing, and earning yield (like Hurupay’s vaults).

3. Spotlight on USDC—Hurupay’s Primary Stablecoin

What makes USDC special?

Why it matters to you

1-to-1 dollar backing (every coin is matched by a real dollar in reserve)

You can always swap USDC for an actual U.S. dollar.

Regular audits by top accounting firms

Anyone can verify the dollars are really there.

Regulatory compliance (AML/KYC)

Trusted by businesses, exchanges, and even some banks.

Runs on many blockchains (Ethereum, Solana, Base, etc.)

You can move USDC quickly and cheaply, wherever the best network is.

4. How Businesses & Individuals Use USDC

  • Savings & Yield
    Deposit USDC in Hurupay vaults and earn daily interest while staying in dollars.

  • Borderless Payments
    Pay freelancers in another country in minutes—no SWIFT codes or hidden fees.

  • E-commerce & Point-of-Sale
    Accept a stable, global currency without worrying about FX rates.

  • Trading & Hedging
    Crypto traders park profits in USDC to avoid market swings.

5. Other Well-Known Stablecoins (for comparison)

Symbol

Peg

Key Point

USDT

U.S. Dollar

Largest by market size; used widely on exchanges.

PYUSD

U.S. Dollar

Issued by PayPal; designed for payments.

DAI

U.S. Dollar

Decentralised, backed by crypto collateral, not cash.

PAX

U.S. Dollar

Regulated by New York State; reserves held in cash.

Hurupay focuses on USDC because of its transparency, strict compliance, and deep liquidity—but the app can support others when needed.

6. Stablecoins + Hurupay = Simple, Global Finance

  1. Deposit local money → convert to USDC in the app.

  2. Use your USDC: send, spend, or place it in a yield-earning vault.

  3. Withdraw anytime: back to local currency or keep it in dollars.

7. Key Takeaways

  • Stablecoins give you the stability of traditional money plus the speed of blockchain.

  • USDC, Hurupay’s core stablecoin, is fully backed, audited, and widely accepted.

  • With Hurupay you can save, earn, and pay in stable digital dollars without needing to learn crypto jargon.

Still curious? Open the Hurupay app or reach us at [email protected]—we’ll walk you through your first digital dollar in minutes.

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