$USDC USDC (USD Coin) is a prominent cryptocurrency stablecoin that is pegged to the United States dollar. This means it's designed to maintain a stable value, with 1 USDC always aiming to be worth 1 USD.USDC is categorized as a stablecoin because its value is tied to a more stable asset – the US dollar.USDC is primarily issued by Circle, a financial technology company. It was initially developed by Centre, a consortium formed by Circle and Coinbase.