$USDC

USDC (USD Coin) is a stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency. Its value is **pegged 1:1 to the US dollar meaning one USDC always equals one USD. It's issued by regulated financial institutions, backed by reserves held in cash and short-term US Treasuries. USDC enables fast, global transactions and is widely used in trading and decentralized finance (DeFi) due to its price stability and transparency.