Odaily Planet Daily News: Stablecoin issuer Circle has denied rumors of selling its company to San Francisco crypto firms Ripple Labs or Coinbase. A spokesperson for Circle refuted this claim in a recent statement to PYMNTS, following reports that Circle was in informal discussions seeking to sell the company at a valuation of $5 billion, which aligns with its target valuation for an initial public offering (IPO). Despite these reports, the Circle spokesperson emphasized that there are no plans to sell to any entities, including Coinbase and Ripple, and stated that Circle is committed to achieving its long-term goals.