1. What type of cryptocurrency is USDC and what is its market position?
USDC is a US dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle. With a circulating supply of approximately $78 billion, it ranks as the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Total stablecoin supply hit a record $315 billion in Q1 2026, with USDC gaining ground from USDT.
2. Who founded USDC and what is the team background?
USDC was created by Circle Internet Group, co-founded by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville in October 2013. Originally launched jointly with Coinbase through the CENTRE Consortium, Circle has now assumed full control over USDC governance and operations.
3. What are the key milestones in USDC's development?
USDC launched in September 2018. Key milestones include: Coinbase listing, expansion to 15+ blockchains, Japan launch in March 2026 as the first FSA-approved global stablecoin through SBI Holdings partnership, and Better Home Finance partnership for token-backed mortgages in 2026.
4. What blockchain infrastructure does USDC use?
USDC is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum but has expanded to over 15 networks including Solana, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, and Tron. Each chain version maintains the same $1 peg and reserve backing, with varying fees and transaction speeds.
5. What is USDC's tokenomics model?
USDC has no fixed maximum supply. It expands and contracts based on market demand. The token is 100% backed by cash and short-term US Treasury holdings in fully segregated accounts. Reserve transparency is attested monthly by third-party auditors.
6. How does USDC's governance work?
Circle now holds full control over USDC governance, taking over from the former CENTRE Consortium. Circle will not freeze USDC without a court order, deferring emergency freezes to courts. The firm is exploring a native Circle Arc token to decentralize governance.
7. What are the real-world use cases for USDC?
USDC is used for cross-border payments, DeFi lending and yield protocols, e-commerce transactions, treasury management, international payroll, and humanitarian aid distribution. Worldpay reports growing adoption for cross-border corporate payments.
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Circle aims to become a global financial company connecting traditional finance and blockchain technology.
Circle monetizes USDC balances through reserve yields, while Arc converts network usage into lasting value for token holders through fees, staking, burning mechanisms, and other yield accumulation methods.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how Circle's reserve yield model works and why Arc's transaction fee model is more difficult to underwrite.
Join our exclusive webinar on June 10th hosted by @immutablejacob and @AvgJoesCrypto.
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Bitcoin News
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The First Fannie Mae Bitcoin Mortgage Launches
Better and Coinbase have jointly launched the first Fannie Mae-backed cryptocurrency mortgage, allowing a Michigan couple to obtain a 30-year, fixed-rate traditional home loan using Bitcoin as collateral without having to sell their Bitcoin.
This loan structure allows borrowers to use Bitcoin and USDC as collateral while avoiding capital gains tax and retaining potential gains from future price appreciation.
Better CEO Vishal Garg called the cryptocurrency mortgage "a generation's leap forward," arguing that Americans now hold far more stocks, bonds, and digital assets than they do in traditional bank accounts.
Because the loan meets Fannie Mae's underwriting standards, the government-backed company effectively recognizes Bitcoin's collateral value within the traditional mortgage lending system.
A wider range of such loans is expected to launch later this summer. Better reports strong demand, with 76% of respondents on the waiting list already using Coinbase, 37% holding more than $500,000 in cryptocurrency, and projected loan volume reaching $250 million.
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Lookonchain
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A wallet that had been dormant for 3 years (0x293a) received $10,000 worth of ETH an hour ago and sold it at an average price of $1,772 per ETH for $17.72 million in USDC.
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Token Terminal 📊
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As is widely known, USDC dominates the Solana stablecoin market.
However, what is less known is that USDC has actually experienced net capital outflows over the past year.
Paxos is the biggest contributor to stablecoin growth, with the combined market capitalization of USDG and PYUSD increasing by over $1 billion.
Ecosystem worth noting 👇
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Frank Chaparro
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Coinbase is bringing pre-IPO trading to the cryptocurrency market.
The exchange is about to launch pre-IPO perpetual futures, allowing accredited traders outside the US to participate in trading the shares of unlisted companies 24/7.
The first company to participate is SpaceX.
The contract is settled in USDC, has no expiration date, and will automatically convert to a standard SpaceX perpetual contract once SpaceX successfully goes public.
This is truly a microcosm of the times. ICOs are outdated.
Tech IPOs are king.
Ironically, cryptocurrency exchanges are actively diverting investor interest and funds away from the cryptocurrency space.
Artificial intelligence has already captured a significant amount of investor attention from this sector.
Now, cryptocurrency exchanges are offering opportunities to participate in the world's hottest tech companies.
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TheCryptoBasic
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The XRP community is being brainwashed by frenzied price predictions: analyst Panos says it's all about the Internet of Value. #Ripple
This discussion began when XRP Ledger dUNL validator Vet claimed that assets like RLUSD and USDC are not competitors to XRP.
Anados Finance CEO Panos points out that many people still don't understand the true meaning of XRP and the XRP Ledger.
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DeFi Saver
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We welcome your valuable feedback on Hyperliquid.
We've launched a Hyperliquid Feedback Bounty Program worth 3,000 USDC. Tell us which features can improve your user experience, and you'll earn 200 USDC for each suggestion adopted.
Here's how:
🔵 Feedback is limited to Hyperliquid features within DeFi Saver.
🔵 Join our Discord server and use the Hyperliquid Feedback channel.
🔵 Share specific, actionable suggestions or questions.
🔵 If we decide to adopt your suggestion, you'll receive a 200 USDC reward.
There's no fixed standard for "actionable" feedback—the team selects suggestions that are practical, secure, reliable, and genuinely useful to Hyperliquid users.
The bounty program is now open.
Welcome to share your thoughts.
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Token Terminal 📊
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📅👥 "The second angle is distribution. The @USDC vault on @base integrates with @coinbase, making it the most direct way for Coinbase users to access the on-chain buyback market, and the platform is able to generate a centralized and stable flow of deposits."
Continue reading the full Q1 report 👇
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Jason Huang
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Unbeknownst to most, cards have evolved from a hobby into an asset class.
On-chain card platforms recorded a record $227.6 million in transactions in May, up from $148.6 million in March. Clearly, the hobby of cards is generating such staggering numbers, and its on-chain transformation is accelerating every month.
And now, we have a catalyst, the biggest one yet. Nothing captures the global spotlight like the World Cup.
1. FIFA projects the 2026 World Cup will attract up to 6 billion viewers.
2. The World Cup will feature 104 matches, with 48 teams participating for the first time.
3. The World Cup will generate approximately $80 billion in global impact.
The Super Bowl attracts around 120 million viewers. The World Cup is 50 times the size of the Super Bowl, lasts 39 days, and has a drastically different structure. The 2022 Qatar World Cup had virtually no international impact. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This global event, the world's largest, will drive the world's largest untapped card market, and the market response is already evident 👇
➥ A Ronaldo 1/1 card just sold for $1.35 million, surpassing the $420,000 record set a month ago. Both cards are related to the announcement of the World Cup rosters.
➥ The price of a Messi 1/1 card has broken through $400,000 to $520,000. Since August, seven Messi cards have sold for over $350,000.
➥ The football card market is part of the $9.2 billion sports card market, projected to exceed $20 billion in the future.
The problem now is that the truly valuable cards are the 1/1 cards worth six or even seven figures, while ordinary fans can only afford the standard printed cards. Messi's Prizm 10 common cards dropped 29% to 43% after the Qatar World Cup, while the price of his 1/1 cards rose. Rare card prices remained stable, while common printed cards saw a decline.
@MarketCardsHQ fills this market gap. It offers genuine 1/1 cards, issued on-chain by a custodian and presented as tokens, allowing you to own a portion for just $10. This is a historically monopolized card tier that can finally be broken down.
We specifically chose football as our entry point. Top-tier football cards trade for only a quarter to a third of the price of basketball cards, making the entry barrier lower. And unlike most sports, football leagues operate year-round, and player values are continuously updated, rather than only every four years. We'll launch football cards first, then other sports, and finally anime and trading card games (TCGs).
Their first batch of cards is now available:
➥ 68 cards, all 1/1 scale, 100% public release, no reserved shares.
➥ Minimum purchase in USDC is $10. Allocation is a verifiable lottery based on the real-time BTC price, which can be recalculated by anyone.
➥ 30,000 boxes. Due to high demand, first-come, first-served with successful matching; any remaining amount will be fully refunded.
➥ If the fundraising goal is not reached, all purchasers will receive a full refund.
➥ Participation closes on June 8th, and trading will begin on that day.
➥ Includes a 1/1 card signed by Maradona, Batistuta, and Messi; a gold card signed on the night Ronaldo became the all-time top scorer; and a Yamal Super Refraction card (1/1).
Same tier as before, finally available for split sale.
Card sales increased by nearly 50% year-over-year, with the top ten athlete cards alone generating $175 million in sales within seven months—and this was before the start of the biggest sporting event in terms of demand.
Most people will likely watch the World Cup drive these card sales, just like in 2022, and do nothing. The difference is that the previously dominant card tiers can finally be broken down, and the window lasts for four days.
Solarna has already made a breakthrough in card games.
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DANNY-OF-WEB3 🧸✨
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"Bear Market?"
Dude, in just five days, the Bulk platform received over $16.6 million in deposits.
Note: These are pre-mainnet launch deposits, giving you a chance to participate in the airdrop.
How to participate?
>Visit [website address]
>Connect your wallet.
>Deposit at least $10 USDC.
>You can withdraw at any time.
The first AURA distribution will take place in two days.
See you there!
Three days, not five...😂