Circle To ‘Stand Behind’ USDC, Cover $3.3 Billion Shortfall Held in Silicon Valley Bank
Circle stated it would use corporate resources and "external capital if necessary" to ensure that USDC is redeemable for the US Dollar at a 1:1 ratio.
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