$USDC : The Leader of the Stablecoin Market

USDC (USD Coin) is a dollar stablecoin co-launched by Circle and Coinbase, first issued in 2018. It has now become one of the most widely used stablecoins globally, with a market capitalization exceeding $34 billion. USDC is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and is 100% backed by cash and high liquidity assets such as short-term U.S. Treasury bills, ensuring high transparency, regularly audited by top accounting firms to ensure fund safety and exchange stability. Its operation is based on multiple blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana, supporting fast, low-cost cross-border payments and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.

USDC has a wide range of application scenarios, from e-commerce settlements, international remittances to NFT market transactions, demonstrating its efficiency and stability. In 2025, Stripe launched stablecoin financial accounts, integrating USDC into its payment ecosystem, further promoting its business applications in 101 countries worldwide. Especially in high-inflation areas, USDC has become an ideal tool for hedging currency depreciation. Additionally, the integration of USDC with traditional financial systems like Visa and Mastercard allows users to easily convert stablecoins to fiat currency, achieving seamless connectivity between the digital and real economies.

Despite facing regulatory pressures and market competition, USDC continues to lead the stablecoin market with its strong compliance and ecosystem support. In the future, as blockchain technology becomes more widespread, USDC is expected to play a more central role in global payments and financial innovation.