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.
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.
OKX Extends SPK Reward Campaign for Spark USDC On-chain Earn Program
OKX has announced an extension of its SPK reward campaign for Spark USDC On-chain Earn, now running until December 10, 2025, offering up to 10% APR.
GalaSwap Launches USDC/WETH Trading Competition on GalaChain
GalaSwap has announced a new trading competition for the USDC/WETH pair to enhance engagement and liquidity in the GalaChain ecosystem.
Circle Unveils 2025 USDC Grant Program Cohort 2 Recipients
Circle announces the recipients of its 2025 USDC Grant Program's second cohort, supporting innovative projects in blockchain finance across various global regions.
BNB Chain Extends 0 Fee Carnival for USDC and USD1 Transfers
BNB Chain has extended its 0 Fee Carnival for USDC and USD1 transfers until November 30, 2025, allowing users to transfer stablecoins without gas fees across supported platforms.
402bridge Breach Results in USDC Loss for Over 200 Users
A security breach in the 402bridge protocol has led to unauthorized transactions, draining over $17,000 in USDC from more than 200 users, according to CoinMarketCap.