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What is USD Coin (USDC)?

USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin that is linked to the US dollar. A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency that is linked to a fiat currency (or gold), such as the dollar or the euro. This means that USDC follows the exchange rate of the US dollar and that when you buy USDC, you receive approximately the same number of tokens as the number of dollars you paid for. So 1 USDC is approximately equal to $1.

This makes USDC a lot less volatile than other cryptocurrencies and a relatively safe option for crypto traders.
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  • How to buy USD Coin?

    Follow the steps below to easily and securely buy USD Coin.

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    Yes, with Auto Invest, you can set up daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly purchases of your favorite crypto using the Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) strategy. Create your own investment plan and DCA USD Coin without any action required or additional fees.

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  • What fees do I need to pay when buying USD Coin?

    When you buy USD Coin through Finst, you benefit from the most competitive trading fees of 0,15% per transaction.

    Any fees you may encounter when trading crypto are clearly shown for every transaction on our platform.

    It's important to note that network fees are outside of our control, as they are determined by the blockchain networks themselves.

    This means that while network fees may vary depending on the blockchain and current demand, our trading fee remains consistent, helping you better manage your transaction costs.

  • Which order types can I use to buy USD Coin?

    At Finst, we support several order types to buy USD Coin: Market Order, Limit Order, and Auto Invest (DCA).

    - With a Market Order, you buy USD Coin instantly at the best available market price.

    - Do you want to buy USD Coin at a lower price? With a Limit Order, you set the maximum price you're willing to pay for USD Coin. Your order will be executed once your limit price is reached on the market.

    - Do you want to invest in USD Coin without constantly checking the market? With Auto Invest, you can schedule automatic and recurring purchases. Whether you want to buy daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly - you choose the frequency.

  • Can I use limit order to buy USD Coin?

    Yes, on our platform, you can easily buy USD Coin with a Limit Order. This allows you to set the maximum price you're willing to pay. Your order will be executed once the price of USD Coin reaches your limit price or lower.

    A Limit Order is ideal if you want to wait for a better price without constantly monitoring the market.

  • Is it safe to buy USD Coin?

    Yes, it is safe to buy USD Coin through Finst. We are registered as a Crypto Service Provider (no. R189158) with the Dutch Central Bank (DNB), and we are the first and only Dutch crypto platform that successfully obtained a Proof of Reserves (PoR) from an independent and reputable audit firm (Audit Now). At Finst, your assets are segregated and held on a 1:1 basis, plus reserves.

  • Is it legal to buy USD Coin?

    Yes, buying USD Coin is legal in Europe. However, we advise you to do your own research before making a purchase.

  • Can I buy USD Coin anonymously?

    No, due to laws and regulations, it is not possible to buy USD Coin or other cryptocurrencies anonymously on a regulated crypto platform in Europe.

  • Can I buy USD Coin with iDEAL?

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  • Do you have to buy one USD Coin?

    At Finst, you can start investing in USD Coin with as little as €1. For many coins, it is not necessary to buy a whole coin.

  • What are the risks of investing in USD Coin?

    Investing in cryptocurrencies like USD Coin involves risks of losses. You can lose (part of) your deposit. Before you decide to buy USD Coin, it is important to understand the risks.

    Volatility: The price of USD Coin can fluctuate significantly. This means that its value can rise and fall quickly.

    No guaranteed profit: Previous price increases do not guarantee future returns. Therefore, only invest money that you can afford to lose.

    External factors: The price of USD Coin is influenced by external factors, such as economic conditions and the actions of influential individuals, governments, and institutions. These factors can have a positive or negative impact on the price.

  • How to store USD Coin?

    You can securely store your USD Coin in your Finst wallet. Some cryptocurrencies also support external wallets, allowing you to send your crypto to your own wallet if desired. We use state-of-the-art security measures to keep you and your crypto safe.

    We work with Fireblocks, one of the most trusted crypto security infrastructure providers, to safely store your USD Coin. They make use of Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology which is an advanced cryptographic technology used to protect your digital assets.

    Additionally, Finst is the first and only Dutch crypto platform that has successfully conducted an extensive Proof of Reserves (PoR) audit. With Finst, your assets are segregated and held on a 1:1 basis, plus reserves.

  • Can I send my USD Coin to an external wallet?

    Yes, you can send your USD Coin to an external wallet. With Finst, you can easily send your USD Coin to a hardware or a software wallet.

  • Can I store USD Coin on a hardware wallet?

    Yes, you can store USD Coin (USDC) on hardware wallets such as Ledger or Trezor.

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What is the difference between USD Coin and USDC?

USD Coin and USDC are the same. USD Coin is the full name of the stablecoin, while USDC is the abbreviation. So when you buy USDC, you are actually buying USD Coin.

How does USD Coin (USDC) work?

USDC is a stablecoin that is available on various blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana and BSC. On all these blockchains, USD Coin (USDC) follows the rate of one US dollar in a ratio of 1:1.

In fact, there are as many USDC tokens in circulation as there are dollars in reserve. For every USDC issued, an equivalent amount is held separately by a regulated financial institution (Circle), ensuring that there are enough reserves to refund investors at any time.

This process is called ‘fully backed’ and works as follows:

- Minting of USDC: For example, as soon as someone buys 500 USDC, Circle (the issuer) ensures that 500 USDC tokens are created and sent to the buyer. At the same time, 500 US dollars are secured as a reserve.

- USDC destruction (burning): When someone wants to exchange their USDC for real dollars or trade them for another cryptocurrency, the USDC tokens are taken out of circulation (this is also called burning).

- Control and transparency: After the incident with UST (Terra Luna's stablecoin) that imploded in 2022, there was a lot of uncertainty about the reliability of stablecoins. Circle tries to ensure trust by regularly publishing reports from independent auditors to prove that there are sufficient reserves to prevent a scenario like UST.

Who are the founders of USD Coin (USDC)?

USD Coin (USDC) was launched in 2018 on Ethereum as an ERC-20 token by fintech company Circle. They did this in collaboration with the American exchange Coinbase.

What is the difference between USDC and USDT?

USD Coin (USDC) is a dollar stablecoin issued by Circle, while USDT is a dollar stablecoin issued by Tether. Both coins are therefore worth approximately 1 US dollar. However, there are a number of important differences between these stablecoins. The two main differences are explained below:

1. USD Coin (USDC) is transparent about its reserves, while Tether (USDT) regularly receives criticism due to a lack of clarity about its reserves.

2. The lack of transparency at Tether (USDT) about their reserves, among other things, has led to USDT possibly not fully complying with the MiCA guidelines (a European legislation for crypto exchanges and stablecoins). With the MiCA in the pipeline, several exchanges in Europe have stopped trading USDT on their platforms. The offering of the stablecoin could possibly prevent them from obtaining the license (which allows trading in countries within the European Union).

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