$USDC C : USD Coin is a fully-backed, regulated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar, issued by Circle. Known for its transparency and reliability, USDC is widely used in DeFi, trading, and payments across multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, and Base. Unlike volatile crypto assets, $USDC offers price stability, making it ideal for hedging, remittances, or earning yield via staking or lending protocols. Circle regularly publishes reserve attestations, ensuring trust among institutional and retail users alike. As crypto adoption grows, $USDC continues to be a key bridge between traditional finance and digital assets.