$USDC
\$USDC, or USD Coin, is a popular stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Launched by Circle and Coinbase, USDC provides a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, USDC offers price stability, making it ideal for payments, remittances, and DeFi activities. It’s widely used on exchanges for trading pairs and as a hedge during market swings. Each USDC token is backed by equivalent dollar reserves, verified regularly for transparency. With growing regulatory attention on stablecoins, USDC maintains compliance and aims to build trust among users and institutions. As crypto adoption expands, USDC plays a crucial role in enabling faster, borderless transactions while retaining the reliability of fiat currency.