$USDC
USDC: A Stablecoin Powering the Digital Economy
USD Coin (USDC) is a regulated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar. Issued by Circle and Coinbase through the Centre Consortium, it was launched in 2018 to provide a transparent, secure, and compliant digital dollar for global use.
Key Features:
Stability: Always redeemable 1:1 for USD.
Transparency: Backed by dollar reserves and short-term U.S. Treasuries; monthly attestation reports are published.
Blockchain Agnostic: Runs on multiple networks (Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, etc.).
Use Cases: Payments, DeFi, remittances, trading, and institutional finance.
As of 2025, USDC has processed over $25 trillion in transactions and is considered one of the most trusted stablecoins in the market.