$USDC

Pegged to $1.00, USDC has a market capitalization of $62 billion, only surpassed by the entire stablecoin sector.

Visa Debit Cards now allow users to spend USDC balances at millions of merchants.

Cross-Border Network: Circle's Payment Network enables almost instant and low-cost transfers across multiple regions.

Global Compliance: USDC exceeded Europe's MiCA rules, opening the entire EU market to issuers and users.

Why It Matters:

USDC connects cryptocurrencies and traditional finance by combining price stability with real-world payment systems. As regulations tighten, its compliance-focused design could determine whether it remains the preferred digital dollar.