$USDC A USDC (USD Coin) is a dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Circle in partnership with Coinbase. Designed to maintain a 1:1 parity with the USD, it is used for fast, cheap, and secure transactions across various blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, and Base. With regularly audited reserves, it stands out for its transparency and regulatory compliance, being widely used in payments, DeFi, and as a hedge against the volatility of cryptocurrencies. It is one of the most trusted stablecoins in the market.