$USDC USD Coin (USDC) is a fully backed, regulated stablecoin pegged to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio. Launched in 2018 by Circle and Coinbase through the Centre Consortium, it’s designed for fast, secure, and transparent digital transactions. Each USDC token is backed by equivalent cash and short-term US Treasury reserves, verified by monthly attestations. Widely used for trading, payments, and decentralized finance (DeFi), USDC offers stability in the volatile crypto market. It operates on multiple blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, making it highly versatile. Trusted by institutions and individual traders alike, USDC bridges traditional finance with digital assets.