How is USDC fully backed?

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• sanjit singhFeb 16, 2023 · 3 years ago
  USDC is fully backed by a reserve of assets, including cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds. This means that for every USDC token in circulation, there is an equivalent amount of assets held in reserve. This ensures that USDC is always redeemable for its underlying value.
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• Benjamin MillagouSep 05, 2025 · 3 months ago
  USDC is backed by a combination of cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, which are held in reserve by regulated financial institutions. This ensures that there is always sufficient collateral to support the value of USDC.
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• Kripa Rachel jojiNov 24, 2021 · 4 years ago
  USDC, which stands for USD Coin, is a stablecoin that is fully backed by a reserve of assets. The reserve is held by Circle, a financial technology company that is regulated and audited. The assets in the reserve include cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, which provide stability and liquidity to USDC.
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