#BigTechStablecoin Circle is a US-based company specializing in digital payment and blockchain solutions. It is best known for being the issuer of the stablecoin USDC (USD Coin), a cryptocurrency pegged to the dollar. In 2024, Circle officially announced its intention to go public through a traditional IPO, following a failed attempt to merge with a SPAC in 2022. The goal of the listing is to raise capital to expand its operations and strengthen confidence in its role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The IPO is seen as an important step towards greater transparency and regulation.