$USDC

USDC (USD Coin) is a fully-reserved stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, issued by Circle and governed by the Centre Consortium (which included Coinbase, originally).

🔐 Key Features:

Fiat-backed: Every USDC token is backed by equivalent cash and short-term U.S. Treasury assets.

Audited: Circle publishes monthly attestation reports by independent accounting firms.

Widely Used: USDC is supported on major blockchains (Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, etc.) and integrated in DeFi, exchanges, and fintech platforms.