$USDC

Second, Circle successfully went public on June 5, trading under the ticker “CRCL.” Its IPO raised approximately \$1.1 billion and opened with a strong market response, nearly tripling in value on its first day... ... ... ... ..!

This move boosted market confidence in both Circle and USDC. It coincided with the U.S. Senate passing the bipartisan GENIUS Act, which brings stablecoin regulation into clearer focus. ... .... .. .:.:.:.

The act mandates full backing by liquid reserves and allows regulated institutions to issue stablecoins, reinforcing USDC’s credibility.