{"id":1251,"date":"2025-05-21T11:10:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2026-02-28T06:18:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T06:18:04","slug":"how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy USD Coin (USDC) in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>USD Coin (USDC)<\/strong> is a <strong>regulated stablecoin<\/strong> pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar, widely used for <strong>remittances, saving, and trading<\/strong>. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, USDC provides <strong>price stability<\/strong>, making it ideal for Filipinos looking to store value or transfer money cheaply.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#1_What_Is_USDC\" >1. What Is USDC?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#%F0%9F%94%90_Key_Features\" >\ud83d\udd10 Key Features:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#2_Is_It_Legal_to_Buy_USDC_in_the_Philippines\" >2. Is It Legal to Buy USDC in the Philippines?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#3_Where_to_Buy_USDC_in_the_Philippines\" >3. Where to Buy USDC in the Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#4_How_to_Buy_USDC_Step-by-Step\" >4. How to Buy USDC (Step-by-Step)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#%E2%9C%85_Option_1_Buy_USDC_on_Coinsph\" >\u2705 Option 1: Buy USDC on Coins.ph<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#%E2%9C%85_Option_2_Buy_USDC_on_Binance_P2P\" >\u2705 Option 2: Buy USDC on Binance (P2P)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#5_Wallets_to_Store_USDC\" >5. Wallets to Store USDC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#%F0%9F%94%90_MobileSoftware_Wallets\" >\ud83d\udd10 Mobile\/Software Wallets:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#%F0%9F%9B%A1%EF%B8%8F_Hardware_Wallets\" >\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Hardware Wallets:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#6_Payment_Methods_to_Buy_USDC_in_the_Philippines\" >6. Payment Methods to Buy USDC in the Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#7_Why_Use_USDC_in_the_Philippines\" >7. Why Use USDC in the Philippines?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#8_USDC_Use_Cases_for_Filipinos\" >8. USDC Use Cases for Filipinos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#9_Is_USDC_Regulated_and_Safe\" >9. Is USDC Regulated and Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#10_Tax_and_Regulation_in_the_Philippines\" >10. Tax and Regulation in the Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#11_FAQ_Buying_USDC_in_the_Philippines\" >11. FAQ: Buying USDC in the Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/how-to-buy-usd-coin-usdc-in-the-philippines\/#12_Final_Tips_Before_Buying_USDC\" >12. Final Tips Before Buying USDC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_Is_USDC\"><\/span>1. What Is USDC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>USDC is a <strong>fiat-backed stablecoin<\/strong> issued by <strong>Circle<\/strong> and governed by the <strong>Centre Consortium<\/strong> (including Coinbase). Each USDC is backed by reserves of USD and U.S. Treasury assets, audited monthly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%90_Key_Features\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd10 Key Features:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udfe6 Fully backed by fiat reserves<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcca Transparent and regularly audited<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d Used in DeFi, savings, and international transfers<\/li>\n<li>\u26d3\ufe0f Runs on Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Base, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_It_Legal_to_Buy_USDC_in_the_Philippines\"><\/span>2. Is It Legal to Buy USDC in the Philippines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Yes<\/strong>, it\u2019s legal. The <strong>Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)<\/strong> allows trading of stablecoins like USDC through licensed <strong>Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Where_to_Buy_USDC_in_the_Philippines\"><\/span>3. Where to Buy USDC in the Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Exchange<\/th>\n<th>PHP Support<\/th>\n<th>USDC Available<\/th>\n<th>Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coins.ph<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<td>Easy PHP deposit &amp; USDC wallet support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.binance.com\/register?ref=MAIZ2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Binance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\u2705 P2P<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<td>Best liquidity; buy with PHP via P2P<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>PDAX<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<td>Licensed local exchange with PHP pairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>OKX<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2705 P2P<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<td>High liquidity, fast execution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Paxful<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 (via USDT)<\/td>\n<td>Buy USDT with PHP, then convert to USDC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_to_Buy_USDC_Step-by-Step\"><\/span>4. How to Buy USDC (Step-by-Step)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Option_1_Buy_USDC_on_Coinsph\"><\/span>\u2705 Option 1: Buy USDC on <strong>Coins.ph<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and register on <strong>Coins.ph<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Verify your identity (KYC)<\/li>\n<li>Deposit PHP via:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GCash<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maya<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bank Transfer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Go to Crypto &gt; Buy USDC<\/li>\n<li>Enter the amount and confirm<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Option_2_Buy_USDC_on_Binance_P2P\"><\/span>\u2705 Option 2: Buy USDC on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.binance.com\/register?ref=MAIZ2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Binance<\/a> (P2P)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Register and complete KYC<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1584 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Binance-Exchange.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>P2P Trading<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Buy <strong>USDT<\/strong> using PHP (GCash, bank, Maya)<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Trade &gt; Convert<\/strong> and swap USDT \u2192 USDC<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Wallets_to_Store_USDC\"><\/span>5. Wallets to Store USDC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%90_MobileSoftware_Wallets\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd10 Mobile\/Software Wallets:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coins.ph wallet<\/strong> \u2013 Easy for Filipinos<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trust Wallet<\/strong> \u2013 Supports USDC on multiple chains<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metamask<\/strong> \u2013 Ideal for USDC on Ethereum and Layer 2s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%A1%EF%B8%8F_Hardware_Wallets\"><\/span>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Hardware Wallets:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ledger Nano S\/X<\/strong> \u2013 Best for long-term holding<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trezor Model T<\/strong> \u2013 Secure offline storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Payment_Methods_to_Buy_USDC_in_the_Philippines\"><\/span>6. Payment Methods to Buy USDC in the Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Payment Method<\/th>\n<th>Supported On<\/th>\n<th>Speed<\/th>\n<th>Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>GCash<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Coins.ph, <a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.binance.com\/register?ref=MAIZ2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Binance<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Instant<\/td>\n<td>Most popular option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Maya<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Coins.ph, <a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.binance.com\/register?ref=MAIZ2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Binance<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Fast<\/td>\n<td>Works well with local platforms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bank Transfer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Coins.ph, PDAX<\/td>\n<td>1\u201324 hrs<\/td>\n<td>UnionBank, BPI, BDO supported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>OTC Cash<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Coins.ph<\/td>\n<td>Instant<\/td>\n<td>7-Eleven, Palawan Express, Cebuana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Why_Use_USDC_in_the_Philippines\"><\/span>7. Why Use USDC in the Philippines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb1 <strong>Stability<\/strong> \u2013 Holds value better than volatile crypto<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb8 <strong>Remittances<\/strong> \u2013 Send to or from abroad in minutes<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd04 <strong>Trading<\/strong> \u2013 Used as base pair for altcoin trading<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udfe6 <strong>Save in USD<\/strong> \u2013 Hedge against PHP depreciation<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Interoperability<\/strong> \u2013 Works across multiple blockchains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_USDC_Use_Cases_for_Filipinos\"><\/span>8. USDC Use Cases for Filipinos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hold USD value<\/strong> in crypto without a foreign account<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send\/receive international payments<\/strong> with near-zero fees<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use in DeFi<\/strong> to earn yield (staking, lending, LPs)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make online payments<\/strong> on platforms that accept USDC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Is_USDC_Regulated_and_Safe\"><\/span>9. Is USDC Regulated and Safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 USDC is <strong>backed 1:1 by reserves<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Reserves are <strong>audited monthly<\/strong> by certified firms<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 USDC is used by <strong>global companies and DeFi protocols<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unlike algorithmic stablecoins (like UST), <strong>USDC is fiat-backed<\/strong>, making it a safer option.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Tax_and_Regulation_in_the_Philippines\"><\/span>10. Tax and Regulation in the Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>BSP allows the use of <strong>regulated exchanges<\/strong> like Coins.ph and PDAX<\/li>\n<li>Crypto profits (including USDC trades) may be <strong>taxable<\/strong> as income<\/li>\n<li>Keep a record of transactions for tax reporting<\/li>\n<li>No capital gains tax law yet, but subject to change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_FAQ_Buying_USDC_in_the_Philippines\"><\/span>11. FAQ: Buying USDC in the Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I buy USDC with GCash?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2705 Yes, on Coins.ph and <a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.binance.com\/register?ref=MAIZ2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Binance<\/a> P2P.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is USDC safe for savings?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2705 Safer than volatile crypto, but not FDIC insured like a bank.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I send USDC to the U.S. or other countries?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2705 Yes\u2014fast, cheap international transfers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is USDC available on PDAX?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2705 Yes, with PHP deposits and withdrawals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the minimum amount to buy USDC?<\/strong><br \/>\nAs low as \u20b150 to \u20b1100 depending on the platform.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Final_Tips_Before_Buying_USDC\"><\/span>12. Final Tips Before Buying USDC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Always double-check wallet addresses when transferring<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd10 Use 2FA on your exchange accounts<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d Choose the right <strong>blockchain<\/strong> when withdrawing USDC (ERC20 vs BSC vs Solana)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb8 Avoid scams\u2014buy only from verified sellers<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\uddfe Save your receipts and trade history for future tax use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USD Coin (USDC) is a regulated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar, widely used for remittances, saving, and trading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[181,6,97,9,108,15,98],"class_list":["post-1251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cryptocurrencies","tag-asia","tag-buy-cryptocurrencies","tag-buy-usd-coin","tag-cryptocurrencies","tag-cryptocurrencies-in-the-philippines","tag-philippines","tag-usd-coin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1251"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1251\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1693,"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1251\/revisions\/1693"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carlosmaiz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}