$USDC USDC, a USD‑pegged stablecoin issued by Circle, continues gaining institutional traction. The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan GENIUS Act on June 17, providing a clear federal framework—mandating 1:1 reserves and monthly audits—positioning USDC for $2 trillion growth . Coinbase is now enabling USDC as collateral for U.S. futures via its partnership with Derivatives Clearing Organization Nodal Clear, signaling regulator acceptance . Coinciding, Coinbase Payments launched on June 18, bringing stablecoin settlements—including USDC—to platforms like Shopify . Additionally, Uphold integrated USDC onto the XRP Ledger, expanding its cross‑border utility . Collectively, these moves mark a robust push toward mainstream and regulated USDC adoption.