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SHOCKING TURN OF EVENTS: Circle REJECTS $5 BILLION BUYOUT from Ripple—NOW WORTH OVER $20 BILLION AFTER SPECTACULAR NYSE DEBUT!
In an electrifying twist, Circle—the powerhouse behind the USDC stablecoin—has just made waves on Wall Street! Shares skyrocketed to jaw-dropping heights, reaching an astonishing $123, briefly catapulting its market cap to nearly $25 billion. By the end of its second day trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Circle’s stock (CRCL) settled around $107, giving it a staggering valuation of over $21 billion—an incredible surge almost quadrupling its IPO price of $31 per share!
And here’s the kicker—just months before this blockbuster IPO, Ripple attempted to snag Circle with a $5 billion buyout offer, only to be met with a resounding NO! Circle deemed the offer an insult, a staggering move that now looks genius in hindsight.
“Now more than ever, USDC is the most trusted stablecoin. Building legitimate, regulated crypto products is tough,” raved Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. “Circle faced an uphill battle since its inception!”
“This is a game-changing milestone for both Circle and the entire industry!” exclaimed Binance CEO Richard Teng, highlighting the unstoppable demand for crypto.
Following this explosive debut, Circle has joined the elite ranks of crypto companies making the leap to public markets, following in the thrilling footsteps of Coinbase and eToro.
ARE WE WITNESSING THE RISE OF STABLECOINS?
The buzz surrounding Circle’s public offering signals a major turning point for digital assets, especially stablecoins, now at the forefront of legislative battles and institutional strategies. Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire proclaimed, “This transition into a public company is not just a milestone; it’s our launch pad into mainstream acceptance!”
With a whopping $61 billion market cap, USDC now stands tall as the second-largest stablecoin on the planet—trailing only behind Tether’s monstrous $154 billion. And as if that weren’t enough, Washington might just be ready to shake things up even further! The GENIUS Act, poised to establish federal rules for stablecoin issuance, may soon be voted on, presenting an enormous opportunity for institutional players to dive into this explosive market.
All eyes are now on Kraken and Gemini as they gear up for potential US listings within this electrified landscape. Stay tuned, because the future of crypto is unfolding faster than ever!