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CIRCLE
Building an open economy for everyone

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CIRCLE
Company Overview.
Year Founded 2013
Status Private
Specialties Blockchain, Digital Currency
Company Size 1001-5000 Employees
Industry Financial Services
Location New York, USA
Description.

Circle Internet Group is a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York. The company operates the world's largest regulated stablecoin, USDC, which is fully backed by highly liquid cash and equivalents and serves as the digital dollar for the internet economy. Circle went public in June 2025, raising $1.05 billion in an IPO at $31 per share, achieving an initial valuation of $8.06 billion (now trading at approximately $36 billion valuation). The company offers a comprehensive platform including stablecoins (USDC, EURC), tokenized funds (USYC), Circle Payments Network for institutional settlements, Arc blockchain, and developer services including wallets, smart contracts, and cross-chain transfer protocol. Circle holds 55 licenses globally across the US, EU, UK, Singapore, UAE, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan, making it the most regulated stablecoin operator in the world. The platform processes trillions in transaction volume and operates in over 185 countries with more than 1,000 global partners.

Key Infrastructure.
USDC The world's largest regulated digital dollar, fully backed 1:1 by highly liquid cash and equivalents, redeemable at any time.
Circle Mint Institutional platform for minting, redeeming, and managing USDC at scale with direct access to liquidity.
EURC The leading digital euro stablecoin, fully backed and regulated under EU MiCA framework for European markets.
StableFX Institutional-grade onchain foreign exchange service powered by stablecoins for 24/7 currency conversion.
Circle Payments Network Global payment infrastructure connecting financial institutions for real-time 24/7 stablecoin-powered cross-border settlements.
CCTP Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol enables native USDC transfers between blockchains without wrapped tokens, more secure than bridging.
Additional Features.
185+ Countries
USDC and EURC available in every corner of the globe with on/offramps in over 185 countries.
xReserve
White-label solution allowing partners to launch their own USDC-backed stablecoin on any blockchain.
55 Global Licenses
Most regulated stablecoin operator with licenses in US, EU, UK, Singapore, UAE, Bermuda, Canada, Japan.
Paymaster
Enable users to pay blockchain gas fees in USDC rather than native tokens, improving UX for mainstream adoption.
1,000+ Partners
Network including major banks, exchanges (Binance, Coinbase), payment platforms (Stripe, MoneyGram), and institutions.
Nanopayments
Technology for gas-free sub-cent payments at scale, enabling micropayments and high-frequency transactions.

GENERAL Questions.

What does this company do?
Circle provides the infrastructure for stablecoin-powered payments and the internet financial system. They issue USDC (the largest regulated digital dollar), EURC (digital euro), and provide developer tools, banking infrastructure, and blockchain solutions enabling businesses to integrate stablecoin payments globally.
Who are their main clients?
Banks, payment processors, exchanges, fintech companies, developers building DeFi and payment applications, and enterprises needing stablecoin liquidity and cross-border payment infrastructure.
Are they licensed?
Yes - Circle is the most regulated stablecoin operator globally with 55+ licenses including US state MTLs, NY BitLicense, EU MiCA, UK FCA, Singapore MAS, UAE, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan.
What blockchains/stablecoins supported?
USDC and EURC are available on 15+ blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Tron, and more. Circle also launched Arc, their own Layer-1 blockchain.