#CircleIPO A company responsible for currency $USDC
The stablecoin backed 1:1 by the US dollar
USDC (USD Coin) is a regulated stablecoin issued by Circle, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and backed by cash and cash-equivalent reserves held in separate accounts with regulated financial institutions in the United States.
Key features:
- Transparency: Monthly attestations to verify support reserves, ensuring full backing.
- Multi-chain: Operates on Ethereum, Solana, and other blockchains for fast and low-cost transactions.
- Redemption flexibility: Users can mint (create) or redeem USDC for USD through the Circle platform, with supply adjusted based on demand.