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Circle
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 17, 2026
Circle

Circle

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Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) is the issuer of USDC, the world’s largest regulated stablecoin.

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New York, NY, US
Founded
2013
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Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) is a global fintech company and the issuer of USDC, the world’s largest regulated stablecoin. Founded in 2013, the company completed a traditional IPO on the NYSE in June 2025.

Circle provides infrastructure for global dollar access, cross-border payments, and crypto capital markets through products including USDC, EURC, Circle Mint, the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), the Circle Payments Network (CPN), and Arc — an open layer-1 blockchain for stablecoin finance. USDC reserves are managed by BlackRock and custodied by BNY Mellon.

Circle - Products & Services

  • USDC logo

    USDC

    USDC is a regulated, fully reserved stablecoin issued by Circle for global payments and 24/7 settlement.

    Competing Products

    Agora Atlas logo
    Agora Atlas logo
    Agora Atlas logo
    Ripple logo
    Agora Atlas logo

Circle - Similar Companies

Agora Atlas logo

Agora Atlas

agora.finance

Ripple logo

Ripple

ripple.com

Circle - Quick Facts

Who are Circle's competitors?

Companies similar to Circle include Agora Atlas and Ripple.

When was Circle founded?

Circle was founded in 2013.

Where is Circle's headquarters located?

Circle's headquarters is located in New York, NY, US.

How much has Circle raised to-date?

As of Jan 1, 2024, Circle has raised a total of $1.1B (USD).

Circle - Classification

Industry
  • Digital Currencies Companies
  • Financial Services Companies
  • Financial Technology Companies
Geographic Exposure
  • Americas
Tags
  • Stablecoins
Unique IDs
  • ein: 992840247
  • secCik: 0001876042
  • ticker: CRCL
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
  • 522300Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
  • 522320Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6090Functions Related To Depository Banking
  • 6099Functions Related To Depository Banking, Not Elsewhere Classified
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SIC
  • 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
  • 6280Services Allied With The Exchange Of Securities Or Commodities
  • 6282Investment Advice