$USDC USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, issued by Circle and managed with Coinbase under the Centre Consortium. It’s designed for stability, backed by cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, with monthly audits by firms like Deloitte for transparency. As of June 8, 2025, USDC is a key player in the $249.3 billion stablecoin market, holding a 27% share, second to USDT.Current PriceThe live price of USDC is approximately $0.9999-$1.000444 USD, with minor fluctuations typical for stablecoins. For instance:Coinbase reports $1.00 with a 0% change in the last 24 hours.Binance notes $1.000444, up 0.04% in 24 hours.CoinGecko shows $0.9998 with a 24-hour trading volume of $7.87 billion. These variations reflect market dynamics, but USDC’s peg holds steady due to its reserve-backed structure.Fees for USDC TransactionsUSDC transaction fees depend on the blockchain used and network conditions:Ethereum: Gas fees can range from $0.10 to $50+ during high congestion. Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum or Optimism reduce costs to cents.Other Blockchains: USDC operates on 16 blockchains (e.g., Solana, Polygon, Tron), where fees are often under $0.01 due to higher throughput. For example, Solana transactions via platforms like Spritz Finance incur a 1% fee (e.g., $495 for a $50,000 transfer).Exchange Fees: Platforms like Binance or Coinbase may charge trading or withdrawal fees (0.1%-1%), separate from network fees.Big Tech Integration: Companies like Apple and Airbnb are exploring USDC for payments, potentially lowering cross-border fees by up to 96% compared to traditional systems. Exact fee structures for these integrations are not yet public, but they may mirror exchange models or introduce flat fees.