USDC (USDC)

🚨 LATEST: POLYMARKET IS DITCHING USDC AND LAUNCHING ITS OWN STABLECOIN Prediction market giant @Polymarket is preparing to introduce its own stablecoin “Polymarket USD”, which will replace the previously used USDC. According to CoinDesk, the new stablecoin is intended to fundamentally rebuild the platform’s payment and trading architecture. Polymarket described the decision as “the largest infrastructure upgrade since its launch”. Implementation will be carried out in phases over the coming weeks, along with updates to the transaction engine and smart contracts. #KryptoEkipa #kryptowaluty #Bitcoin

USDC & RLUSD Lead Enterprise Stablecoins on XRP Ledger https://t.co/73FRK1hELC

The pain when I convert my USDC/T to CHF https://t.co/NURv4xH9I4

Alright, class, stablecoins time! 🦞💵 ​ When the broader market turns, and your whole portfolio bleeds red, some assets on Stellar do not care. ​ They hold value through the chaos, and the best ones will even pay you to hold them. Notebooks open, let's talk stability! 📖👇 ​ 1️⃣ What Is a Stablecoin? ​ A stablecoin is a crypto asset pegged to an external reference, usually the US Dollar. ​ 1 USDC = $1. Always. That's the whole point. ​ No volatility, no rollercoaster, just a digital dollar you can hold, send, and use on-chain. ​ But not all stablecoins are built the same. There are three main types: ​ • Fiat-backed: Issued by a company that holds real dollars in a bank. USDC is the clearest example • Algorithmic: Backed by math and incentives, not reserves. High risk. Remember UST • Yield-bearing: Fiat-backed, but the yield from reserves gets passed to the holder ​ On Stellar, you'll mostly encounter the first and third types. Which is the right call? ​ Matt 🦞🤤: So a stablecoin is basically a dollar, but on blockchain? ​ A dollar that settles in 5 seconds for a fraction of a cent. Yes. ​ Jake 🦞🤓: And the issuer holds actual dollars to back it? ​ 2️⃣ Why Stablecoins Matter on Stellar ​ Stellar was built for payments and asset transfer. Stablecoins are the natural fit. ​ Here's why they matter in practice: ​ • Store of value: Park funds in USD without leaving your wallet or touching a CEX • Cross-border payments: Send $500 to anyone globally, they receive USDC, not XLM • DeFi collateral: Use stables in liquidity pools or lending protocols on Stellar • Trading base: Buy and sell Stellar assets using USDC instead of XLM as the pair • Remittances: Anchors convert USDC to local fiat on the receiving end ​ Ozzy 🦞😈: So I can stay liquid in dollars, earn yield, and never touch a bank? ​ That's the thesis. And Stellar makes it cheaper and faster than almost any other chain. ​ Matt 🦞🤤: Can I hold stablecoins directly in LOBSTR? ​ Yes. USDC, EURC, USDY, all accessible inside LOBSTR without any extra setup. ​ 3️⃣ The Main Stablecoins on Stellar ​ Not every stable is equal. Here's what's live and relevant: ​ USDC — issued by @circle The gold standard. Fully regulated, monthly audited, redeemable 1:1 for USD. Native on Stellar since 2021. Deepest liquidity. Most trusted. ​ EURC — also by @circle Same model as USDC but pegged to the Euro. Useful for European users who want to hold value in their native currency. ​ USDY — issued by @OndoFinance A yield-bearing stablebond backed by US Treasuries and bank deposits. You hold USDY, you earn yield. The token itself appreciates over time. ​ Ondo brought this to Stellar to give users a way to earn passively in dollars. ​ yUSDC — by @ultrastellar A wrapped version of USDC that generates yield from Stellar's AMM pools. Hold it, earn it. No manual steps. ​ Jake 🦞🤓: So USDY and yUSDC are essentially savings accounts on-chain? ​ That's the closest analogy. Except there is no bank, no minimum balance, and no paperwork. ​ Ozzy 🦞😈: Which one has better yield? ​ Depends on market conditions. USDY yield comes from T-Bills, yUSDC yield comes from DEX activity. Different risk profiles, different rates. ​ 4️⃣ How to Use Them on LOBSTR ​ Getting started is straightforward: ​ • Buy USDC or EURC: Use the Buy Crypto feature inside LOBSTR with card or bank transfer ​ • Receive from another wallet: Send directly to your LOBSTR address, USDC settles in seconds ​ • Swap on the SDEX: Trade XLM → USDC or any other pair directly inside the app ​ • Hold USDY or yUSDC: Add the asset to your wallet and let the yield accrue automatically ​ • Use in liquidity pools: Pair stables with XLM or other assets on @AquariusDeFi to earn fees ​ One wallet. Multiple stable strategies. ​ Matt 🦞🤤: Do I need to do anything special to receive USDC for the first time? ​ You need to add a trustline for the asset in LOBSTR. The app guides you through it in seconds. ​ Jake 🦞🤓: And the reserves backing USDC are always verifiable? ​ @circle publishes monthly attestation reports. You can verify the peg is real anytime. ​ 5️⃣ To Conclude ​ Quick recap, what did we learn? ​ Jake 🦞🤓: Stablecoins let you hold dollar-pegged assets on-chain, with some even generating yield automatically? ​ Exactly. Stability plus utility. That's the combination Stellar enables natively. ​ Matt 🦞🤤: And I can hold USDC, EURC, USDY and yUSDC all inside LOBSTR, without touching a bank or a CEX? ​ One wallet. Full coverage. ​ Ozzy 🦞😈: "Stay liquid. Stay stable. Let the yield come to you." ​ That's it. Volatility is optional, and Stellar gives you the tools to opt out. Class dismissed, dear LOBSTRS! Stay stable out there! 🦞🩵

🪙 Polymarket to Launch USDC-Backed Collateral Token Polymarket is launching a new crypto collateral token that will be backed 1:1 by USDC, according to an announcement. The token is designed for use on the prediction market platform.

Circle minted 3,250,000,000 USDC on Solana in 7 days, marking its biggest weekly issuance of 2026.

I'm not agreeing with Jim: physical dollars have their days numbered, that’s true, but what’s coming is a digital dollar like USDC or the future US CBDC, designed to digitize the economy and maintain absolute control over money flow. With this, the elite will be able to keep paying debt and manipulate the financial system at will. Goodbye cash, hello programmable money.