#USDC✅

**USDC (USD Coin)** is a stablecoin issued by Circle, pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar. Launched in 2018, it is fully backed by cash and cash-equivalent assets, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance . USDC operates on multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon, facilitating fast and low-cost transactions . It is widely used in decentralized finance (DeFi) for lending, trading, and yield farming . In June 2025, Circle went public with an IPO that raised \$1.1 billion, reflecting growing investor confidence in stablecoins .([en.wikipedia.org][1], [usdc.com][2], [theblock.co][3], [circle.com][4])

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USDC_%28cryptocurrency%29?utm_source=chatgpt.com "USDC (cryptocurrency)"

[2]: #usdc https://www.usdc.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "USDC.com | The home of USDC, by the issuer of USDC"

[3]: https://www.theblock.co/learn/251863/what-is-usdc-and-how-does-it-work-a-guide-to-circles-stablecoin?utm_source=chatgpt.com "What is USDC and how does it work? A guide to Circle's stablecoin | The Block"

[4]: #BigTechStablecoin https://www.circle.com/blog/usdc-has-become-the-leading-defi-stablecoin?utm_source=chatgpt.com "USDC Has Become the Leading DeFi Stablecoin"