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fiat

[fee-aht, -at, fahy-uht, -at] / ˈfi ɑt, -æt, ˈfaɪ ət, -æt /


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Most people who talk about alternative currencies are referring to alternative fiat currencies, like the euro, yen, and renminbi.

From Barron's

Most people who talk about alternative currencies are referring to alternative fiat currencies, like the euro, yen, and renminbi.

From Barron's

Investors across major economies are increasingly concerned about stressed global economic conditions and fiat currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal

As such, the so-called debasement trade —whereby investors retreat from assets such as the U.S. dollar due to concerns around fiat currencies—could propel Bitcoin.

From Barron's

He also says the buzzy “debasement” trade — investors swapping fiat currencies like the dollar for assets like gold and bitcoin — is “more vibes than execution.”

From MarketWatch