The strong IPO and high-profile investments reflect growing confidence in Circle’s potential role in both traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem.
Circle's shares peaked at nearly $134 on Monday, representing a double-digit daily increase following the IPO.
The New York Stock Exchange
Circle’s Wall Street debut has ignited investor
frenzy—its stock exploded past $138 just days after going public. The
rally follows a mix of strategic moves and heavy interest from major players
like ARK Invest and Japan’s SBI Group, highlighting surging global appetite for
the stablecoin issuer.
Circle (CRCL), the company behind USDC stablecoin (USDC), saw
its shares skyrocket from its IPO price of $31 to an intraday high of $138.57
on Monday, though it later pared back gains. On its first trading day, the stock opened at $69 and
closed at $83.23, marking a 169% jump from the IPO price.
Source: Yahoo Finance
SBI's $50 Million Bet on Circle
Much of the renewed interest stems from a strategic
$50 million investment by SBI Holdings and SBI Shinsei Bank. SBI, a
long-standing partner of Ripple, is facilitating Circle’s expansion into Japan
through SBI VC Trade.
The move grants Circle a direct channel into the
tightly regulated and lucrative Japanese crypto market. The partnership may help USDC carve out a firmer
position in Asia’s stablecoin ecosystem, which has so far been dominated by
Tether (USDT).
Adding to the momentum, Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest made
headlines by acquiring nearly 4.5 million Circle shares on the first day of
trading. The purchase, worth $373 million at closing prices, reflects ARK’s
growing interest in companies tied to blockchain infrastructure. The firm
already holds major positions in Coinbase, Robinhood, and Block.
Interestingly, ARK funded this aggressive Circle
purchase by offloading $39 million in Coinbase shares, $18.5 million in
Robinhood, and $10.4 million in Block.
Valuation Tied to USDC’s Growth
The bullish sentiment around Circle appears closely
tied to USDC's rising role in global finance. With Circle's market cap now
accounting for half of all circulating USDC, investors are clearly betting on
the stablecoin’s expansion.
With backers like SBI and ARK, the company is now
well-positioned to test the limits of stablecoin adoption in both traditional
and crypto-native markets.
Circle’s Wall Street debut has ignited investor
frenzy—its stock exploded past $138 just days after going public. The
rally follows a mix of strategic moves and heavy interest from major players
like ARK Invest and Japan’s SBI Group, highlighting surging global appetite for
the stablecoin issuer.
Circle (CRCL), the company behind USDC stablecoin (USDC), saw
its shares skyrocket from its IPO price of $31 to an intraday high of $138.57
on Monday, though it later pared back gains. On its first trading day, the stock opened at $69 and
closed at $83.23, marking a 169% jump from the IPO price.
Source: Yahoo Finance
SBI's $50 Million Bet on Circle
Much of the renewed interest stems from a strategic
$50 million investment by SBI Holdings and SBI Shinsei Bank. SBI, a
long-standing partner of Ripple, is facilitating Circle’s expansion into Japan
through SBI VC Trade.
The move grants Circle a direct channel into the
tightly regulated and lucrative Japanese crypto market. The partnership may help USDC carve out a firmer
position in Asia’s stablecoin ecosystem, which has so far been dominated by
Tether (USDT).
Adding to the momentum, Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest made
headlines by acquiring nearly 4.5 million Circle shares on the first day of
trading. The purchase, worth $373 million at closing prices, reflects ARK’s
growing interest in companies tied to blockchain infrastructure. The firm
already holds major positions in Coinbase, Robinhood, and Block.
Interestingly, ARK funded this aggressive Circle
purchase by offloading $39 million in Coinbase shares, $18.5 million in
Robinhood, and $10.4 million in Block.
Valuation Tied to USDC’s Growth
The bullish sentiment around Circle appears closely
tied to USDC's rising role in global finance. With Circle's market cap now
accounting for half of all circulating USDC, investors are clearly betting on
the stablecoin’s expansion.
With backers like SBI and ARK, the company is now
well-positioned to test the limits of stablecoin adoption in both traditional
and crypto-native markets.
Coinbase Enters Prediction Markets as the Amazonification of Financial Platforms Gathers Pace
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
