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TL;DR

  • Stablecoins are critical to crypto markets, but come with distinct security risks depending on how they are issued and managed.
  • Centralized stablecoins carry custodial and regulatory risks, whereas decentralized stablecoins can face smart contract and oracle vulnerabilities.
  • Hackers exploit stablecoins through phishing, contract exploits, rug pulls, and fake tokens — often with significant market consequences.
  • Chainalysis Hexagate helps users and platforms detect and respond to suspicious activity involving stablecoins in real time.