Ah, Circle! The mighty issuer of the USDC stablecoin, having raised a staggering $1.1 billion in its IPO. A success, they say, far exceeding expectations. But is it truly a triumph of financial genius, or just another game of high-stakes poker in the crypto world? Who’s to say? š¤·āāļø
Meanwhile, as Congress tries to figure out what the heck to do with stablecoins, Circle goes and breaks records, because why not add a little spice to the already volatile scene? Oh, and donāt forget, the U.S. Congress is apparently āreviewingā legislation on the subject. A slow, agonizing process for anyone hoping for clarity. But enough about thatāback to the money.
Circleās Valuation Could Soar to $6.2B! Wait, What?
It seems the winds of fortune have blown in Circleās favor. Bloomberg reports that the IPO might price above its marketed range after the sheer volume of demand swamped the dealāmore than 25 times the shares available. Guess the world really wants a piece of that USDC pie, huh?
As per the latest SEC filing, Circle was initially planning to raise a modest $896 million with shares priced between $27 and $28 each. But, surprise, surpriseāthings are looking up! Theyāve upped the ante, offering 32 million shares instead of the original 24 million. Who knew financial planning could be so… fluid?
Now, the majority of shares are reportedly headed to investors who plan on holding them long-term. But don’t get too comfortableādeliberations are still ongoing. Will they stick with the original price range? Or is this a slippery slope toward an even higher valuation? Stay tuned.
Circleās USDC commands a dominant 29% share of the stablecoin market, according to CoinGecko data from March. At the high end, this puts Circleās market cap at an eye-watering $6.2 billion. But wait, thereās more! With options, restricted stock units, and warrants factored in, some estimates peg the fully diluted valuation at a whopping $7.2 billion. Someoneās making some serious dough. ššµ
Sources, who shall remain anonymous (because why not add some mystery to all this), have indicated that the IPO will be priced on Wednesday evening in New York. And donāt worry, major banks like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs are handling the underwriting. Nothing says “trustworthy” like the big guns. The stock will trade under the symbol CRCL. Let the games begin! š¦
ARK and BlackRockāBig Players Enter the Scene
Now, donāt think this is a solo showāoh no, Circle has caught the eye of some serious heavyweights. ARK Investment Management, led by the ever-optimistic Cathie Wood, is eyeing up to $150 million in shares. Meanwhile, BlackRock is aiming for a 10% slice of the IPO pie. Apparently, everyoneās jumping on the stablecoin bandwagon. š
This comes at a time when Washington is finally, albeit slowly, waking up to the power of stablecoins. Two bills, the STABLE Act and the GENIUS Act, are making their way through Congress. Will they pass? Who knows? The STABLE Act has already passed the House Financial Services Committee, while the GENIUS Act got a 66-32 thumbs-up from the Senate. But hey, anything can happen in politics. š
If these bills manage to become law, stablecoins like USDC will get a much-needed dose of legitimacy, which could lead to more institutional adoption. And letās be realāwho doesnāt want less risk and more regulation in the crypto world? Thatās the dream, right?
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