Circle Secures $1.1 Billion in IPO Funding on June 4, 2025
According to relevant media reports, Circle secured $1.1 billion in IPO funding on June 4, 2025. The investors in this round include SBI Holdings and SBI Shinsei Bank. Following this financing, Circle’s cumulative funding reached $2.651 billion, with a latest valuation of $6.9 billion.Circle is a global financial technology company with the stock ticker CRCL. As the issuer of the stablecoin USDC, Circle provides digital currency and blockchain payment solutions to enterprises worldwide. Through its trading services, business accounts, and platform APIs, the company is advancing next-generation financial services and commercial applications, aiming to drive global economic prosperity through frictionless value exchange.Reviewing Circle’s development history, the company has completed multiple funding rounds since 2013. In August 2023, it acquired the remaining 50% stake in Centre from Coinbase for $210 million, further consolidating its position in the stablecoin sector. Notably, in March 2023, Circle faced challenges when USDC temporarily depegged from the US dollar but successfully navigated the crisis through effective management. The success of this IPO is significant for the digital payments industry, indicating increasing recognition of blockchain technology and digital currencies by traditional financial institutions.
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