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$USDC (USD Coin) is a stablecoin—a type of cryptocurrency that's pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar. It was launched by Circle and Coinbase to bring stability to the wild swings of the crypto market. For every USDC token, there’s supposed to be $1 in reserves—either cash or short-term U.S. government securities.

This makes USDC ideal for traders, investors, and businesses needing a safe place to park money without leaving the crypto ecosystem. It’s widely used in DeFi, remittances, and cross-border payments.

Unlike volatile coins like Bitcoin, USDC rarely moves in price. It’s boring—and that’s the point.

Think of it like a digital dollar for a digital economy, with transparency and trust baked in.