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USDC, or USD Coin, is a type of cryptocurrency known as a stablecoin. Like USDT, USDC has been designed to maintain a stable value, with each USDC token pegged to the value of 1 US dollar. This stability makes it far less volatile compared to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum. 

USDC is widely used for trading, transferring money, or as a secure way to hold digital assets without exposure to significant price fluctuations. It is fully backed by reserves of cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, providing transparency and trust for its users. USDC plays a critical role in bridging the traditional financial system with the cryptocurrency world, making it a popular choice for individuals and businesses alike.

With its stability, security and regulatory compliance, USDC has become an essential component of the digital economy, enabling seamless transactions across borders and within the crypto ecosystem.

 

Cryptoassets are high-risk and may not be right for everyone. The value of your crypto can go up or down at any time and may even fall to zero. You should only invest if you fully understand the risks and if it suits your financial situation. Funds used for crypto transactions are not safeguarded and are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the Financial Ombudsman Service.


Cryptoasset services are provided by Synterra Innovations Ltd., registered with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) to offer virtual currency services (registration no. C100000635). You can verify the company’s registration here via the official register. Synterra Innovations Ltd. is not permitted to carry out virtual asset activities in the European Union and United Kingdom. These services are not offered by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Altery LTD, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.

Read the full Risk Disclosure of Synterra Innovations Ltd. for more details.