$USDC Hedge against volatility: Investors exposed to other cryptocurrencies can reduce their portfolios' volatility by strategically buying a stablecoin like USDC. Owning USDC during periods of significant market volatility can help to stabilize a portfolio's value.

Circle

Circle (legally Circle Internet Group, Inc.) is a peer-to-peer payments technology company that now manages the stablecoin USDC, a cryptocurrency the value of which is pegged to the U.S. dollar.