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.
Circle Unveils Guide for Transitioning to Native USDC on Starknet
Circle provides a comprehensive guide for migrating from bridged USDC to native USDC on Starknet, highlighting differences, benefits, and best practices for developers.
Circle Introduces USDCx on Canton for Enhanced Blockchain Interoperability
Circle launches USDCx on Canton via xReserve, enabling seamless USDC interoperability across multiple blockchains, enhancing privacy and settlement efficiency.
Starknet Welcomes Native USDC and CCTP for Enhanced DeFi and Payment Solutions
Starknet integrates native USDC and CCTP, boosting DeFi, gaming, and payments with scalable, secure crosschain transfers. Explore new opportunities in the growing Starknet ecosystem.
USDC and CCTP Now Integrated on Monad Blockchain
Circle announces the integration of USDC, CCTP, wallets, and contracts on the Monad blockchain, enhancing secure and efficient stablecoin payments and crosschain liquidity.
OKX to Terminate USDC-Margined Perpetual Futures Trading
OKX announces the delisting of USDC-margined perpetual futures to enhance market liquidity and user experience, effective December 11, 2025.
Coinify Teams Up with Algorand (ALGO) to Facilitate USDC Payments
Coinify integrates Algorand (ALGO) blockchain to enable USDC payments for merchants, enhancing stablecoin adoption with secure, low-cost transactions.
Circle Unveils xReserve to Enhance USDC Interoperability
Circle introduces xReserve, a new infrastructure enabling blockchain teams to launch interoperable, USDC-backed stablecoins, aiming to simplify liquidity and user experience across multiple blockchains.
Circle's CCTP V2 Becomes Canonical Version, V1 Set for Deprecation
Circle announces CCTP V2 as the new standard for cross-chain USDC transfers, with CCTP V1 entering a deprecation phase starting July 31, 2026.
BUFI Transforms Global Payouts with USDC Integration
BUFI leverages USDC to streamline cross-border transactions, making global payouts faster and more transparent for distributed teams, according to Circle's recent announcement.
Crypto Week 2025: How Washington Just Rewrote the Rules for Stablecoins, Exchanges, and the Digital Dollar
During "Crypto Week" in July 2025, the U.S. established clear rules for stablecoins, favoring private tokens over a government CBDC, enhancing regulatory clarity.