Circle (the issuer of the stablecoin USDC)
Circle was founded in 2013, headquartered in Boston, USA (later moved to New York), co-founded by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville. The company initially focused on Bitcoin payments and cross-border transfer services, later transforming into a global leader in stablecoin issuance. On June 5, 2025, Circle went public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'CRCL', becoming the world's first publicly listed stablecoin company, with its stock price soaring 168% on the first day, and its market value briefly exceeding $38 billion.