USD Coin (USDC), one of the most popular stablecoins, continues to maintain stability at 1 USD, thanks to full backing with reserves in cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds. Today, May 8, 2025, Coinbase announced the introduction of the x402 protocol, allowing AI agents to make payments in USDC using the unused HTTP 402 code, representing an innovative combination of web infrastructure with cryptocurrencies. The market capitalization of USDC is approximately 61.42 billion USD, with a 24-hour trading volume of 9.37 billion USD. This stablecoin is widely used in DeFi, international payments, and trading, enjoying trust due to regular audits and transparency. Despite incidents such as the price drop in 2023 after the Silicon Valley Bank issues, USDC remains a key component of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. $USDC