Tether (USDT) is the largest stablecoin cryptocurrency. It is pegged to the US Dollar. (1 USDT=$1 USD) Each Tether token that is issued is backed by $1 USD that is supposedly held in reserve. Tether has been the subject of some controversy because they have failed to allow a transparent audit of their currency reserves.
Tether facilitate transactions between cryptocurrency exchanges at a rate that is fixed to the United States dollar. This allows traders to take better advantage of arbitrage opportunities. Tether was created by the leaders of Bitfinex, one of the largest crypto exchanges.

HUSD token is a stablecoin that was created by a Hong Kong based company called Stable Universal. HUSD is backed by US Dollars in a 1:1 ratio that are held in a trust company. The HUSD stablecoin is designed to have a governance structure that will increase security, liquidity, and transparency. Monthly audits of HUSD's reserves are conducted by an independent accounting firm to ensure that the 1:1 backing is maintained.

Steem Dollars, or Steem Based Dollars, are stablecoins released by the Steem platform and pegged to the USD. Steem Dollars (SBD) are one of the three currencies that help power the Steem social media platform. SBD holders are entitled to receive one dollars worth of STEEM when it is redeemed.