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USDC

Last Updated: August 6, 2025

USDC is a digital stablecoin pegged to the value of the US Dollar.

USDC is backed by USD cash and treasuries held in reserve.

Background

USDC is designed to maintain a 1:1 value with the US Dollar. Created on the Ethereum blockchain, USDC is ERC-20 compatible. Multiple other blockchains such as Algorand, TRON and Solana have also adopted its use.

Launch

Coinbase and fintech firm Circle collaborated to create the Centre Consortium, subsequently producing USDC, launching on September 28, 2018.

How does it work?

Each unit of USDC in circulation is backed by USD cash and treasuries held in reserve. USDC generates by sending USD to the token issuer’s bank account and interacting with the smart contract on the desired blockchain. To redeem USDC for USD, the process is reversed.

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Important Disclosure Regarding Your USDC Holdings
We want to inform you about how we manage your USDC holdings. While we are entrusted with the safekeeping and possession of your USDC, we want to make it clear that we retain full and sole responsibility for determining the specific blockchain network on which your USDC will be held. This means that we will make all decisions regarding the choice of blockchain for your USDC. Please understand that the specific blockchain holding your USDC may change over time as we continuously evaluate relevant factors. Should you have any questions or require further clarification regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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