$USDC A USDC (USD Coin) is a dollar-backed stablecoin, issued by Circle in partnership with Coinbase. Designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the USD, it is used for fast, cheap, and secure transactions across various blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, and Base. With regularly audited reserves, it stands out for its transparency and regulatory compliance, being widely used in payments, DeFi, and protection against the volatility of cryptocurrencies. It is one of the most reliable stablecoins in the market.