#BinanceEarnYieldArena USDC (from Circle) and USDT (from Tether) are the two largest stablecoins with a combined market capitalization of over $100 billion. Despite their similarities, they have key differences.
**USDC:**
- Full audited transparency of reserves (Treasury bonds, cash).
- Strong regulatory position (licenses in the US, EU).
- Grows slower but is considered more reliable.
**USDT:**
- Dominates in liquidity and trading volumes.
- Less transparency (history of incomplete backing).
- More widely used in DeFi and on Asian