Circle

Bridging traditional finance and digital innovation with fully-backed stability you can trust.

Founders

Jeremy Allaire (Co-Founder & CEO)

Sean Neville (Co-Founder and Board Director)

Launch Date

2013

Key Investors

Pillar VC

General Catalyst

Breyer Capital

Pantera Capital

Digital Currency Group

and more

About

Circle is a global financial technology firm powering USDC, a fully-reserved stablecoin redeemable 1:1 for US dollars. Their platform enables businesses and developers to leverage digital currencies for cross-border payments, global dollar access, and crypto capital markets. With support across 15+ blockchains, Circle offers programmable wallets, smart contract tools, and cross-chain transfer protocols that settle transactions in seconds worldwide. Monthly reserve attestations ensure transparency, making Circle a trusted infrastructure for the future of open, programmable money.

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15+

supported blockchains

24/7

trading, lending, borrowing services

Use Cases

Global Business Payments - Companies using USDC for cross-border transactions to eliminate delays and high fees associated with traditional banking, enabling near-instant settlement and reduced costs.
Digital Banking Application - Fintech startups leveraging Programmable Wallets to create user-friendly banking apps with built-in compliance, enabling customers to store, send, and receive digital currencies easily.
International Remittance Service - Migrant workers using Circle's infrastructure to send money home at near-zero cost, with recipients able to convert USDC to local currency or maintain dollar value in unstable economies.
Web3 Marketplace Platform - E-commerce platforms using Circle's Smart Contract Platform and USDC for programmable payments, enabling automatic escrow, instant global settlements, and transparent transactions.

USDC Solutions