$USDC 💵 The stablecoin $USDC continues to be one of the most reliable tools for storing liquidity in the crypto ecosystem. Despite pressure from competitors, Circle strengthens partnerships with banks and implements transparency standards. $USDC is particularly popular in DeFi — it is often used in farming, staking, and trading derivatives. The main advantage over USDT is the high degree of accountability and regular audits of reserves. Paired with ETH, USDC remains one of the most stable options for cross-chain operations and risk hedging. In times of instability — it is a safe haven.