$USDC

1. USD Coin (USDC) is a fiat‑backed stablecoin issued by Circle, designed to maintain a near‑1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar by holding fully reserved assets like cash and short‑term Treasuries .

2. Boasting over $61 billion in circulation and serving as the second‑largest stablecoin after USDT, USDC facilitates fast, low‑cost, global transactions across multiple blockchains (Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, etc.) .

3. Generating trust through monthly third‑party attestations and strong regulatory positioning (Deloitte‑audited reserves, compliance), USDC plays a pivotal role in bridging traditional finance and crypto