$USDC USDC (USD Coin) continues to hold its $1 peg, showing strong stability amid market volatility. Recent news highlights a major regulatory win—the U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, introducing clear federal rules for stablecoins. This boosted confidence in USDC, with Circle and Coinbase stocks rising sharply. Coinbase also launched a new USDC payment stack for Shopify, enabling faster merchant transactions. Meanwhile, Binance and Bybit have expanded USDC trading pairs, increasing liquidity. If the House passes the bill, USDC could become the leading regulated digital dollar, opening doors for broader adoption in global finance and retail payments.