$USDC USDC, or USD Coin, is a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, allowing for near-instant, low-cost global payments. It's a digital currency backed 100% by highly liquid cash and cash-equivalent assets, redeemable 1:1 for US dollars.
*Key Features:*
- *Stable Value*: USDC maintains a stable value relative to the US dollar.
- *Regulated*: Issued by Circle, a company with licenses in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, as well as international regulatory approvals.
- *Global Reach*: USDC is natively supported on 19 blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon.
- *Transparency*: Circle provides monthly third-party assurances on the reserves backing USDC.¹ ²
*Use Cases:*
- *Fast Payments*: USDC enables 24/7 liquidity for near-instant global payments.
- *DeFi*: USDC is widely used in decentralized finance applications.
- *Business Payments*: USDC can be used for business-to-business payments, reducing transaction costs.
*Market Performance:*
- *Market Cap*: $61.51 billion
- *Circulating Supply*: 61.5 billion USDC
- *Price*: $1.00 (with a 0.01% daily change)
USDC is a popular choice for those seeking a stable digital currency for transactions, investments, or other financial activities.³