$USDC
USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar at a 1:1 ratio. It is issued by Circle and Coinbase through the Centre Consortium. Each USDC token is backed by cash and short-term U.S. government bonds, ensuring stability and transparency.
Key Features of USDC:
Stability: Always aims to maintain a 1:1 value with USD.
Regulated & Audited: Regularly audited by independent firms to ensure reserves match issued tokens.
Fast Transactions: Enables quick and low-cost transfers across blockchain networks.
Multi-Blockchain Support: Available on Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Polygon, and more.
Use Cases: Trading, payments, DeFi lending, remittances, and smart contracts.
USDC is widely used in crypto exchanges, decentralized finance (DeFi), and traditional finance, making it one of the most trusted stablecoins in the market.