fiat

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The platform supports both fiat currency and stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, such as the company’s own SoFiUSD —allowing for 24/7 banking.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

These purchase decisions are being made by fiat, as federally owned property is often exempt from local permitting and zoning rules.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Rock leads Binance’s so-called fiat business, which turns crypto into regular money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Wars are financed by borrowing and printing money which devalues debt and fiat currency.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026

Then the monstrous red thing, bounded across the neck and he flung himself fiat while the tribe shrieked.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding