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Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group Inc. is going public on Thursday, June 5, 2025, with its shares expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CRCL.” The company’s initial public offering (IPO) priced above its estimated range, and additional shares were sold due to strong investor interest.
Circle is a global financial technology company best known as the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. Its business model involves minting USDC backed by cash and U.S. Treasury bills, making treasury yields a significant factor in its financial performance. The company aims to provide always-on internet-native commerce and payments through its digital currencies and public blockchains.
The IPO, which raised nearly $1.1 billion, signals Wall Street’s increasing confidence in the cryptocurrency market and the legitimacy of stablecoins for global payments and 24/7 financial markets. This public listing comes amidst a rising cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin recently reaching record highs and other crypto companies like Coinbase gaining mainstream acceptance.

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