$USDC is a popular stablecoin that is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. It was created by Circle and is managed in partnership with Coinbase under the Centre Consortium. What makes USDC different from other cryptocurrencies is its stability — for every USDC token, there is supposed to be one real US dollar held in reserve. This makes it useful for people who want to avoid the price swings of coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum. USDC is used for payments, savings, trading, and even DeFi (decentralized finance) platforms. It's transparent, regularly audited, and widely accepted across many blockchains.

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