#CircleIPO Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, has formally filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRCL." This move follows a previous attempt in 2022 to go public via a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger, which was ultimately unsuccessful.

In 2024, Circle reported revenues of $1.66 billion, an increase from $1.4 billion in 2023, primarily due to earnings from reserves backing USDC. However, net income declined to $156 million from $268 million the previous year, attributed to rising operating expenses and transaction costs.

The IPO filing comes amid a more favorable regulatory environment for digital assets under President Trump's administration, which has expressed support for making the U.S. a hub for cryptocurrency innovation. Circle's CEO, Jeremy Allaire, emphasized that becoming a public company aligns with the firm's commitment to transparency and accountability.

Circle's USDC is the second-largest stablecoin globally, with approximately $60 billion in circulation, reflecting substantial growth from $43 billion at the end of the previous year. The company's decision to go public is seen as a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrency firms into mainstream financial markets.