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New York prosecutors say the GENIUS Act, the bipartisan stablecoin bill, falls short on forcing issuers to return stolen funds and could let stablecoin firms like Tether and Circle profit from fraud; they cite the ability to freeze funds and earn interest on reserves, claiming about $1 billion in 2024 profits for each firm and millions currently held frozen, while critics warn it lacks consumer protections.
Bermuda unveiled a plan, announced at Davos, to transform the island into a fully onchain economy by partnering with Coinbase and Circle to deploy digital asset infrastructure across government, banks, businesses, and consumers. The initiative centers on piloting stablecoin payments (USDC), expanding USDC adoption, and supporting tokenization and digital finance education, with a non-exclusive approach that could attract additional technology partners while lowering costs and broadening access to global finance.
Circle’s 2026 Internet Financial System report argues that regulated, full-reserve digital dollars and open internet-native money protocols will become the backbone of a global, programmable economy, with USDC and Circle at the center as public blockchains evolve into trusted platforms for trillions in value, enabling broader digital-asset markets, global payments, humanitarian finance, and on-chain infrastructure under converging regulatory foundations.
Coinbase is watching a major crypto bill advance toward Senate review, with the central issue being whether platforms can continue offering rewards on stablecoin holdings. Coinbase views those rewards as a core part of its business and may resist strict limits, while some lawmakers want rules that could restrict rewards to banks. Stablecoin rewards underpin a meaningful revenue stream tied to USDC reserves, with about 3.5% yields on certain holdings and Bloomberg data projecting roughly $1.3 billion in stablecoin-related revenue for 2025. Wall Street currently signals a Moderate Buy on COIN with an average target of $361.63, implying about 50% upside.
Circle's stock fell nearly 10% despite beating earnings expectations, due to concerns over increased full-year expenses, potential insider share sales following lockup expiration, and the impact of lower interest rates on its revenue from USDC reserves. The company remains optimistic about long-term growth in stablecoins despite short-term challenges.
Figure (FIGR) made its debut on Nasdaq with a $787 million IPO, following the success of Circle, highlighting a significant event in the financial markets.
Circle Internet Group's stock fell over 5% after announcing a public offering of 10 million shares, with 2 million offered by the company and 8 million by existing shareholders. Despite the offering, shares rose 1.3% after reporting its first quarterly results, with revenue up 53% driven by stablecoin growth, though the company posted a loss due to IPO-related charges.
Circle Internet Group's stock fell after announcing a new share offering, despite reporting a strong quarterly revenue increase and growth in USDC circulation. The company plans to raise approximately $309 million for various corporate purposes and continues to expand its product offerings and partnerships in the crypto industry.
Bitcoin's surge to an all-time high has boosted crypto-related stocks like Coinbase, Circle, and MicroStrategy, with Coinbase being the most balanced long-term investment despite high valuation, while Circle and MicroStrategy present more risk due to overvaluation and asset dependency.
Recent IPO stocks in 2025 are experiencing a significant rebound, with 100 IPOs and notable gains from companies like Circle and CoreWeave, driven by strong investor appetite and a thriving stock market, although caution is advised due to potential volatility and the need for patience in new market debuts.
Circle is applying to the OCC to establish a national trust bank to oversee its USDC reserves and offer digital asset custody services, aligning with new regulations and strengthening its infrastructure, without serving individual consumers.
Needham's top analyst, John Todaro, has initiated coverage on Circle Internet (CRCL) with a Buy rating and a new price target of $250, citing the rapid growth of stablecoins, especially USDC, and the passing of the GENIUS Act as key catalysts. Todaro highlights Circle's strong market position, compliance advantages, and high-margin potential, predicting significant market share gains and a 50% CAGR for USDC through 2028. Despite a moderate consensus rating of Moderate Buy, the stock shows promising upside potential.
Circle Internet Group has applied for a national trust bank charter to integrate stablecoins into traditional finance, aiming to establish the First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A., which would also offer custody services for assets like stocks and bonds on a blockchain. This move follows a successful IPO and aligns with recent U.S. regulatory developments, potentially strengthening the USDC stablecoin infrastructure and the U.S. dollar's resilience.
Wall Street analysts have given mixed ratings to Circle Internet Group following its IPO, with some seeing strong growth potential in stablecoins like USDC, which could disrupt traditional financial services and bolster demand for U.S. treasuries. The stock has surged since its IPO, but analysts advise caution due to valuation concerns and regulatory uncertainties.
Circle's stock has dropped significantly after a strong rally, with recent declines driven by mixed analyst signals and concerns over valuation, despite positive regulatory developments and partnerships. The stock's future remains uncertain as investors weigh long-term potential against current risks.