**Crypto Today: Circle’s NYSE Debut, JPMorgan’s ETF Move, and Stablecoin Surge**
🚀 **Circle Lands on NYSE with $1.05B IPO**
Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), the second-largest stablecoin, made its highly anticipated debut on the New York Stock Exchange today, trading as CRCL.
Initially aiming for 24 million shares at $24–$26 each, robust demand prompted Circle to offer 34 million shares at $31 apiece, valuing the company at $6.9 billion. CEO Jeremy Allaire hailed the IPO as a milestone for a more internet-driven financial ecosystem, earning applause from industry figures like Michael Saylor and Coinbase’s Paul Grewal.
**IPO Snapshot:**
- Shares: 34 million
- IPO Value: $1.05B
- Valuation: $6.9B
- Ticker: CRCL
🏦 **JPMorgan Backs Crypto ETFs for Loans**
In a bold step, JPMorgan will soon permit clients to use crypto ETFs, starting with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)—the largest U.S. spot BTC ETF, holding $70.1B in assets—as collateral for loans.
This move reflects growing confidence in digital assets among traditional banks, potentially enabling investors to leverage crypto ETFs in net worth calculations for borrowing.
📈 **Stablecoins Steal the Show**
Circle’s IPO shines a light on the booming stablecoin sector. Ethereum solidifies its role as a stablecoin and DeFi powerhouse, with $480B in stablecoin volume last month.
Bitcoin hovers around $104,800, though analysts caution that global tariff uncertainties could pose near-term challenges.
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