Digital token designed to maintain stable value usually pegged to fiat
Stablecoins reduce volatility relative to fiat currencies. However, they introduce issuer and regulatory concentration risk. Merchants should assess backing and jurisdiction.
Availability commitment and service level agreement
Tool used to store and manage digital assets custodial or non custodial
Interface connecting checkout to processor
Verification of origin of funds
Mechanism showing custodian holds claimed assets
Difference between market rate and processor rate