$USDC As of today, June 18, 2025, USDC continues to maintain its strong peg to the US dollar, trading at approximately $1.00 with only minor fluctuations, typically within 0.01-0.02% over 24 hours. Its market capitalization remains substantial, hovering around $61.5-$61.6 billion, with a daily trading volume exceeding $10 billion.

Recent news highlights include Shopify now allowing USDC payments via MetaMask, powered by Coinbase, signaling growing mainstream adoption. Circle, the issuer of USDC, recently saw its IPO target increase, reflecting strong investor interest and a more favorable regulatory environment for stablecoins. Discussions around robust stablecoin regulation, like the "GENIUS Act," are ongoing in the U.S., which could further solidify USDC's position in the digital finance landscape.