$USDC What is USDC?**

- **Definition**: A fully regulated, fiat-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar.

- **Issuer**: Circle (in partnership with Coinbase) under the Centre Consortium.

- **Blockchains**: Ethereum (ERC-20), Solana, Avalanche, and others.

- **Backing**: Held in cash & short-term US Treasuries (monthly attestations).