$USDC USD Coin (USDC) is a digital stablecoin issued by the fintech company Circle, designed to maintain a constant value of 1:1 against the US dollar. Launched in 2018, USDC is fully backed by reserves in cash and cash equivalents, including short-term treasury securities, held at regulated financial institutions in the US, such as Bank of New York Mellon, and managed by BlackRock.  

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🔒 Security and transparency

• Independent audits: USDC reserves are audited monthly by Deloitte, and the reports are public, providing a high level of transparency.

• Regulation: USDC is considered a “covered stablecoin” by the SEC, meaning it is not classified as a security, as long as it is fully backed and can be redeemed 1:1 for USD.