USDC, Circle’s fully backed and audited stablecoin, maintains its $1 peg across prominent pairs like BTC/USDC and ETH/USDC. On‑chain activity hit new highs on Ethereum, with daily transaction volume surging to roughly $8.2 billion—signaling strong DeFi and trading momentum . Exchanges such as Binance have steadily expanded USDC pairings—adding tokens like CHESS, EGLD, FET and FLOKI—enhancing liquidity and utility . Meanwhile, regulatory tailwinds like the GENIUS Act and Circle’s IPO boost institutional confidence . With robust infrastructure and broadened support, USDC remains a top stable on‑ramp and base asset in crypto. #$USDC