USDC (USD Coin) is a dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle. Each USDC is backed 1:1 by USD-denominated reserves (cash and short-duration US Treasuries), attested monthly by a major accounting firm and held at regulated US banks.

USDC has maintained its peg since launch in 2018, with the notable exception of a brief de-peg in March 2023 during the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, where Circle had exposure. Reserves are now diversified across multiple banks and short-dated Treasuries.

On which blockchains is USDC available?

USDC is deployed natively on Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, and several other major chains. Circle operates the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to move USDC between them without bridge risk.

Yes — Circle has the technical ability to freeze addresses holding USDC in response to legal orders (sanctions, court mandates). This is a fundamental trade-off of regulated, fiat-backed stablecoins compared to fully decentralised alternatives.

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USD Coin

Name: USD Coin (USDC)
Brand: USD Coin
SKU: USDC

USDC

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USD Coin FAQ

What is USDC?: USDC (USD Coin) is a dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle. Each USDC is backed 1:1 by USD-denominated reserves (cash and short-duration US Treasuries), attested monthly by a major accounting firm and held at regulated US banks.
Is USDC safe?: USDC has maintained its peg since launch in 2018, with the notable exception of a brief de-peg in March 2023 during the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, where Circle had exposure. Reserves are now diversified across multiple banks and short-dated Treasuries.
On which blockchains is USDC available?: USDC is deployed natively on Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, and several other major chains. Circle operates the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to move USDC between them without bridge risk.
Can USDC be frozen?: Yes — Circle has the technical ability to freeze addresses holding USDC in response to legal orders (sanctions, court mandates). This is a fundamental trade-off of regulated, fiat-backed stablecoins compared to fully decentralised alternatives.

This is general information, not investment advice. Markets are volatile and rules vary by jurisdiction — consult a qualified advisor before making decisions.