TrueUSD vs Binance USD vs Tether
What problem does this service solve?
TrueUSD is a stablecoin that can be redeemed 1-for-1 for US Dollars. It is a legally-enforceable certificate of ownership of the US dollar and enables users to hedge against volatility. | Binance USD allows traders to convert US Dollars to a digital version without trading fees. | Tether is the largest stablecoin. It allows crytpcurrency traders to hedge against volatility. |
Token Stats
Company Description
TrueUSD is a stablecoin backed by USD. It was created by TrustToken, a company that specializes in creating asset-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. TrueUSD is fully collateralized and is transparently verified by third-party attestations. | Binance USD stablecoin is backed by US Dollars, and is issued in partnership by Binance and Paxos. The coin is approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), and allows traders to convert US Dollars to a digital version without trading fees. | 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. |