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USDC USD Coin active Fiat Backed
Issued by Circle · Launched 2018
Market Cap $79.4B

USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin issued by Circle, maintaining a 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar, backed by U.S. dollars or short-term U.S. Treasury securities.

Key Data

BackingEach USDC token is backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars or short-term U.S. Treasury securities.
AuditorDeloitte
Reserve Reportingmonthly
RedemptionUSDC can be redeemed 1:1 for U.S. dollars, subject to U.S. banking system hours.
Peg CurrencyUSD
Launched2018

Supported Networks

EthereumSolanaArbitrum

Overview

USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar, issued by Circle.

How It Works

USDC operates on multiple blockchain networks and can be redeemed 1:1 for U.S. dollars.

Reserve Backing

Each USDC token is backed by U.S. dollars or short-term U.S. Treasury securities, with reserves audited monthly by Deloitte.

Supported Networks

USDC operates on over 30 blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum.