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deepdive
The history of stablecoin depegs: from TerraUSD to USDC's SVB weekend
Stablecoins are stable until they aren't. A complete history of the major depeg events from 2022 to 2026, what caused each one, and what the market learned.
EditorialMay 10, 2026
analysis
MiCA explained: how EU regulation reshaped the stablecoin market
MiCA took effect in mid-2024 and has progressively reshaped stablecoin issuance and listing for the EU market. Here's what the regulation requires, what it banned, and where it leaves USDC, USDT and EURC.
EditorialApr 25, 2026
deepdive
What is a stablecoin? A complete technical guide for 2026
A complete technical explanation of stablecoins: what they are, how they hold their peg, the four main mechanism families, and the practical differences between USDT, USDC and DAI.
EditorialApr 10, 2026