USDC
USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar on a 1:1 basis, backed by a reserve of cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds. Launched in September 2018 by the Centre consortium, USDC is issued by regulated financial institutions. It aims to be "digital money for the digital age," facilitating cashless transactions. USDC serves various use cases, including a safe haven for crypto traders, enabling businesses to accept digital payments, and impacting sectors like decentralized finance and gaming. The goal is widespread acceptance across wallets, exchanges, and other platforms.
Mastercard Adds USDC, PYUSD for On-Chain Settlement
Mastercard now supports USDC, PYUSD, and others for on-chain stablecoin settlements, signaling deeper integration of blockchain in global payments.
Circle Freezes $12.6M USDC in Zama Protocol, Sparks Criticism
Circle's $12.6M USDC freeze in Zama's protocol raises concerns over unilateral actions and selective enforcement in the stablecoin market.
Payment Interoperability Crucial As Stablecoins Expand Use
Global payments face fragmentation issues, but stablecoins like USDC and multichain designs offer a path to seamless money movement.
Trezor Adds USDC, USDT Yield via Morpho Integration
Trezor users can now earn yield on USDC and USDT directly in Trezor Suite through Morpho, simplifying DeFi access for hardware wallet users.
AI Agents Settle $73M via Stablecoins, USDC Dominates
AI-driven payments hit $73M across 176M transactions, driven by USDC. Keyrock warns of risks in agentic AI's reliance on stablecoins.
Stablecoins Reshape B2B Payments with Speed and Transparency
Stablecoins like USDC are transforming global B2B marketplaces by enabling faster, more transparent cross-border settlements.
Circle's API Monetization Tool Uses USDC for AI Agent Payments
Circle introduces Gateway for API monetization, enabling USDC micropayments by AI agents and seamless revenue withdrawal via Arc Testnet.
Solayer Debuts Visa-Compatible USDC Card with ATM Support
Solayer launches a Visa-compatible USDC payment card, allowing global spending and ATM withdrawals. Expansion taps into $322B stablecoin market.
Circle Expands USDC Role on Hyperliquid Amid Staking Move
Circle integrates USDC on Hyperliquid, expands staking with 500,000 HYPE tokens, and reinforces cross-chain liquidity infrastructure.
Injective (INJ)USDC Adopted as Cosmos and dYdX Stablecoin Standard
Injective (INJ)USDC becomes the canonical stablecoin across Cosmos and dYdX, solidifying Injective as a major blockchain for stablecoin issuance.
Circle Unveils Agent Stack for Machine-Driven Transactions
Circle launches Agent Stack, providing wallets, marketplaces, and tools to enable autonomous agents to transact in USDC. Key step for the agentic economy.
Circle Enables Nano USDC Payments for Agentic Economy
Circle introduces Nanopayments, enabling gas-free USDC microtransactions for AI and agentic systems, with payments as low as $0.000001.
USDC and Circle's CCTP Go Live on Pharos Blockchain
USDC and Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) are now supported on the Pharos blockchain, enabling crosschain transfers and institutional-grade DeFi apps.
Stablecoins Reshape Banks, PSPs, and VASPs with Onchain Payments
Stablecoins like USDC are transforming financial institutions through real-time settlement, programmable finance, and 24/7 liquidity options.
What ‘Fully Backed’ Means for Stablecoins Like USDT and USDC
Stablecoins claim to be 'fully backed,' but asset quality, verification, and regulatory standards vary. Here's what traders need to know.