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USD Coin (USDC)

The most trusted US dollar-backed stablecoin for DeFi and payments

Rank #6
Stablecoin
USD-Backed

$1.00

Current Price

$35B+

Market Cap

35B+

Circulating Supply

2018

Launch Year

What is USD Coin (USDC)?

USD Coin (USDC) is a fully-backed US dollar stablecoin issued by Centre, a consortium founded by Circle and Coinbase. Each USDC token is backed by one US dollar held in reserve, making it one of the most trusted and widely-used stablecoins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

USDC is designed to maintain a stable value of $1.00 USD, making it ideal for trading, DeFi applications, cross-border payments, and as a store of value during market volatility. It's regulated and audited, providing transparency and trust for institutional and retail users.

Key Features of USDC

Fully Backed & Audited

Every USDC token is backed 1:1 by US dollars held in reserve. Monthly attestations by Grant Thornton LLP provide transparency and verification of reserves.

Multi-Chain Support

USDC is available on multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and more, enabling seamless cross-chain DeFi activities.

Regulatory Compliance

USDC operates under US regulations and is issued by regulated financial institutions, providing institutional-grade compliance and security.

How to Use USDC

  • DeFi Trading & Yield Farming

    Use USDC as a stable base for trading volatile cryptocurrencies or earn yield through lending protocols

  • Cross-Border Payments

    Send fast, low-cost international payments without traditional banking intermediaries

  • Store of Value

    Hold a stable digital asset that maintains purchasing power during crypto market volatility

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USDC Trading Info

Symbol

USDC

Type

Stablecoin

Blockchain

Multi-chain

Issuer

Centre

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