Learning Hub

Your Stablecoin Education Journey

From curious beginner to confident practitioner β€” four structured stages curated by domain experts.

4Stages
35+Resources
3Interactive Modules
01

Foundations 🌱

β€œWhat is a stablecoin?”

Start here if you're new to stablecoins. Build a clear mental model before diving into the ecosystem.

Article8 min read

What Are Stablecoins and How Do They Work?

The definitive beginner introduction to stablecoins.

β€” CoinDesk Learn
Article6 min read

The Three Types of Stablecoins

Fiat-backed, crypto-backed, and algorithmic β€” explained with visuals.

β€” Gemini Cryptopedia
Video4 min

USDC Explained Simply

Short, clear explanation of how USDC works and why it matters.

β€” Circle (YouTube)
Article5 min read

State of Crypto Report

The big-picture case for stablecoins in the global financial system.

β€” a16z Crypto
Referenceβ€”

Stablecoin Glossary

Key terms: collateral, redemption, attestation, peg, and more.

β€” Stablecoin Atlas
02

Guided Exploration πŸ—ΊοΈ

β€œShow me how the ecosystem works”

Map the key actors, understand how minting and burning works, compare major stablecoins, and get up to speed on global regulatory frameworks.

Minting & BurningReserves & AttestationsChain SelectionIssuer ProfilesRegulatory FrameworksUse Case Deep-dives
Report5 min read

Visa Crypto Solutions

Visa's crypto products and blockchain networks strategy.

β€” Visa Research
Article10 min read

Circle USDC Reserve Transparency Reports

Monthly attestation reports on what backs every USDC in circulation.

β€” Circle
Article5 min read

Ledger Insights: Stablecoin News

Enterprise blockchain news including EU crypto regulation and what it means for issuers.

β€” Ledger Insights
Article15 min read

MAS Stablecoin Framework Overview

Singapore's official regulatory approach to stablecoin issuers.

β€” MAS (mas.gov.sg)
Video12 min

Mint, Burn, Redeem β€” A Visual Guide

The lifecycle of a stablecoin explained with clean animations.

β€” Finematics
InteractiveInteractive

Stablecoin Landscape Map

Live interactive map of stablecoin market cap, chains, and issuers.

β€” The Block Research
Article7 min read

PayPal PYUSD: What It Is and How It Works

The story behind the flagship corporate stablecoin from PayPal.

β€” CoinDesk
Article8 min read

EURC and MiCA: Circle's European Stablecoin

How Circle built a MiCA-compliant EUR stablecoin from the ground up.

β€” Circle Blog
Article10 min read

Tether's Reserves: A Breakdown

Independent analysis of what actually backs USDT reserves.

β€” Protos
Article6 min read

StraitsX / XSGD Explainer

The Singapore-dollar backed stablecoin and its regulatory journey.

β€” StraitsX Blog
PodcastOngoing

Bankless Podcast Channel

Nuanced conversations on the stablecoin landscape with top guests.

β€” Bankless
Article8 min read

Why Stellar for Payments?

Why Stellar is the preferred chain for cross-border stablecoin payments.

β€” Stellar.org
03

Hands-on Practice πŸ§ͺ

β€œLet me try it myself”

Test your knowledge, work through interactive playbooks, and explore real sandboxes β€” all without using real funds.

πŸ“ Interactive Quiz β€” Stablecoins 101
Question 1 of 10

What does a fiat-backed stablecoin hold in reserve to maintain its peg?

🌐 External Practice Resources
InteractiveSelf-paced

MetaMask Learn

Wallet basics, network selection, and stablecoin transactions step-by-step.

β€” MetaMask
InteractiveSelf-paced

Layer3 (Rabbit Hole)

Hands-on onchain tasks with real stablecoins to earn rewards while learning.

β€” Layer3.xyz
InteractiveSelf-paced

Coinbase Learn & Earn

Watch videos, take quizzes, earn crypto β€” a classic learn-to-earn format.

β€” Coinbase
InteractiveSelf-paced

Stellar Quest

Task-based coding challenges for building on Stellar with stablecoins.

β€” Stellar.org
InteractiveSelf-paced

Circle Developer Sandbox

Test-drive USDC flows end-to-end using Circle's free developer sandbox API.

β€” Circle
04

Advanced Mastery πŸŽ“

β€œI want to go deep”

Primary regulatory texts, institutional research, depeg post-mortems, and cross-chain security analysis for practitioners, policy experts, and researchers.

Regulation3–4 hr read

Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 β€” MiCA Full Text

The primary source for all MiCA requirements on stablecoin issuers (EMT/ART).

β€” EU Official Journal
Regulation45 min read

MAS Stablecoin Regulatory Approach

Consultation paper + final PS-N02 β€” the definitive SG framework.

β€” MAS
Regulation20 min read

OCC Interpretive Letter #1174

US federal bank regulator's letter permitting crypto custody activities.

β€” OCC (occ.gov)
Report30 min read

Tether and the Search for Hard Dollars

Investigative long-form on Tether's reserve composition and counterparty risk.

β€” Protos.com
Article20 min read

Circle's Reserve Composition: Deep Dive

Monthly breakdown of T-Bill, money market, and cash reserves backing USDC.

β€” Circle Transparency
Report90 min read

Stablecoin Depeg Events: A Post-Mortem Collection

Aggregated post-mortems on UST/LUNA, USDN, DEI, and other depeg events.

β€” Dune Analytics / Multiple
Report60 min read

Tokenised Deposits vs Stablecoins vs CBDCs

BIS Working Paper 1087 β€” the foundational comparative analysis.

β€” BIS
Article45 min read

Cross-chain Bridge Security: Technical Analysis

Breakdown of $2B+ in bridge hacks and the lessons for cross-chain stablecoin movement.

β€” Rekt.news
Report30 min read

Institutional Stablecoin Use Cases

Survey of how treasury teams, fintechs, and banks deploy stablecoins operationally.

β€” Fireblocks / Chainalysis
Article20 min read

The Stablecoin Trilemma

Can a stablecoin simultaneously achieve stability, decentralisation, and capital efficiency?

β€” CoinGecko Research
PodcastOngoing

Bankless: Videos

Expert roundtable on MiCA, MAS, and the future of compliant stablecoins.

β€” Bankless
Podcast60 min listen

Unchained Podcast: MiCA and Stablecoins

Policy deep-dive with crypto legal experts on MiCA's real-world effects.

β€” Laura Shin / Unchained
Report45 min read

a16z State of Crypto Report

Annual report tracking macro trends, stablecoin data, and what's next.

β€” a16z Crypto
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