Circle Internet Group Inc. and select shareholders have made a significant impact with their landmark initial public offering (IPO), raising nearly USD 1.1 billion. The offering, priced at USD 31 per share, exceeded the anticipated market range, emphasizing heightened institutional and retail interest in stablecoin issuers. The successful placement of 34 million shares, including a tranche sold by co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire, signals growing demand for regulated fintech companies engaged in the cryptocurrency arena.