Circle

Circle is a fintech company that is best known for developing USD Coin (USDC), one of the largest stablecoins in the cryptocurrency market. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle provides various services focused on integrating blockchain technology with traditional finance. USD Coin is a stablecoin that is fully backed by fiat reserves, ensuring its value is pegged 1:1 with the US dollar. Circle plays a significant role in the adoption of stablecoins, providing liquidity and stability to decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, exchanges, and payment systems. Circle's mission is to build a more open and inclusive financial system by making it easier for people and businesses to use digital currencies. The company has raised significant funding and is actively expanding its suite of blockchain-based financial services.