$USDC $USDC: A Stable Digital Dollar
$USDC (USD Coin) is a fully-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar. Developed by Circle and Coinbase under the Centre Consortium, USDC aims to bring trust and transparency to the digital finance world. Each USDC token is backed by cash or short-term U.S. Treasury assets held in regulated financial institutions. It operates on multiple blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon, making it ideal for fast, low-cost transactions. Popular for trading, payments, and DeFi, USDC is audited monthly to ensure its reserves. As a regulated stablecoin, it offers a secure bridge between traditional finance and the crypto economy.