USD Coin (USDC), one of the most popular stablecoins, continues to maintain stability at the level of 1 USD, thanks to full backing by 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 code 402, which represents an innovative combination of web infrastructure and 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 following issues with Silicon Valley Bank, USDC remains a key component of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. $USDC