#CircleIPO Circle, issuer of the stablecoin USDC, debuted on the New York Stock Exchange on June 6, 2025, achieving a valuation of $18.4 billion after a spectacular first day where its shares rose 168%14. The IPO, backed by major institutions like BlackRock and Ark Invest, reflects the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies and the consolidation of $USDC as the second most important stablecoin in the market. Circle's success is driven by a more favorable regulatory environment in the U.S. and the advancement of stablecoin adoption in the traditional financial sector.