> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://xave-finance.gitbook.io/general/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://xave-finance.gitbook.io/general/list-of-supported-stablecoins/usdc.md). # USDC Official website: ​ **What is USDC?** USDC is a stablecoin and dollar-denominated cryptocurrency that runs on Ethereum, Algorand and Solana blockchain. USDC is pegged to the US dollar in a 1-to-1 ratio therefore giving much-needed stability in the market **Who is the issuer entity and what is the governing regulation/license?** USDC is issued by regulated financial institutions and governed by Centre, a membership-based consortium that sets technical, policy and financial standards for stablecoins. **Where can I purchase USDC?** ***For US residents:*** Step 1: Log in to your Coinbase Account Step 2: Navigate to the USDC page on the Coinbase Website Step 3: Enter the amount of USDC you wish to purchase Step 4: Select Payment Method and click "Preview Purchase" Step 5: Confirm your order details and click "Buy Now" ***For non-US Residents,*** USDC can be acquired from decentralised exchanges that consists of USDC pairings**.** This includes exchanges such as Binance, Kraken, Bitfinex, KuCoin, Uniswap and Poloniex. **Links:** * ​[CoinGecko](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/usd-coin)​ * ​[Etherscan](https://etherscan.io/token/0xa0b86991c6218b36c1d19d4a2e9eb0ce3606eb48)​ * ​[Algorand](https://algoexplorer.io/asset/31566704)​ * ​[Solana](https://explorer.solana.com/address/EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v)​\
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