USD Coin

USD Coin is a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Circle and Coinbase, designed for transparency and stability.

What Is USD Coin (USDC)? USD Coin is a fully reserved U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Circle and Coinbase, designed for transparency, regulatory compliance, payments, and DeFi applications.

A fully reserved stablecoin issued by regulated financial institutions. It operates as an ERC-20 token (and on other blockchains) and is backed by audited U.S. dollar reserves held in segregated bank accounts for transparency and regulatory compliance.

Regulated Digital Payments: Used for transparent, audited dollar-equivalent transactions, institutional-grade treasury management, and as a stable medium of exchange for global commerce.

Regulated Stability: Similar to USDT, but with a stronger focus on U.S. regulatory compliance and regular attestations. Used for institutional treasury management, more transparent DeFi lending, and as a digital dollar for businesses with strict oversight requirements.