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USDC and stablecoins
Independentplain-English guides to buyingsendingand using USDC around the world.
Why USDC?
Send & Receive
Transfer money globally for fractions of a cent
Savings
Park an emergency fund
Earn Yield
Earn up to 8% APY on platforms that pay you to hold
Safe & Audited
USDC is 100% reserve-backedaudited by Deloitte
Trusted by millions worldwide
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Get started with USDC
Choose a practical tutorial to get started with USDC and stablecoins.
What is USDC?
A plain-English guide to the digital dollar that's changing how people save and send money.
Is USDC safe?
Understand the reservesauditsand regulation that keep USDC pegged to the dollar.
How to buy USDC safely
A beginner-friendly guide to the different ways you can buy USDC and how to stay safe doing it.
USDC vs USDT vs DAI
Compare leading stablecoins and pick what fits your needs.
How to send USDC
Pick a networkdouble-check the addressand send USDC anywhere in minutes.
How to earn yield on your USDC
From Coinbase rewards to DeFi lending to liquidity pools — a tiered guide to making your stablecoins work for you.
How does USDC compare?
Side-by-side comparisons to help you understand where USDC fits.
USDC vs USDT
The two largest stablecoins compared
USDC vs Bank Account
Digital dollars vs traditional banking
USDC vs DAI (USDS)
Centralized vs decentralized approach
USDC vs RLUSD
Circle vs Ripple's stablecoin
Join millions of USDC holders
See how people everywhere are using digital dollars
USDC Market Cap
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Daily trading volume
Market data from CoinGecko API · Chain distribution manually curated
Earn yield on your USDC
Your USDC doesn't have to sit idle. These platforms pay you for holding it.
Common questions
USDC is a digital dollar — each token is backed 1:1 by cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries. It's not issued by the governmentbut it's designed to always be redeemable for $1.00.
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