Moving the world forward with a new financial system
More access to money means more opportunities for millions around the globe.
The most licensed stablecoin company in the world
United States
European Union
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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United States
Money transmitter licenses (MTL) in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Registered as a “Money Services Business” with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
European Union
First major global stablecoin issuer to achieve compliance with Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA). Electronic Money Institution license from the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR). A Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) registration from the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF).
United Kingdom
Electronic Money Institution license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Singapore
Major Payment Institution (MPI) License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
United Arab Emirates
First stablecoins to be approved as recognized crypto tokens by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Bermuda
Class F Digital Asset Business license with Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA).
Canada
First stablecoin issuer in compliance with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) Value-Referenced Crypto Asset (VRCAs) requirements.
Japan
First foreign-issued fiat stablecoin permitted by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (JFSA) for local distribution by JFSA licensed intermediaries under the Payment Services Act.
The CirCle Mission
Raise global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value
If you could take what we think of as money, make it digital and available on the internet, then that would dramatically change the way we use money and open up opportunity around the world. That’s the idea behind Circle.”
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Jeremy Allaire
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
A platform for the next era of prosperity
Built in the US.
Trusted by the world.
USDC isn't just the safest version of digital cash, it's a global money transport network that lets our clients take their money anywhere and exchange for anything safely and efficiently.”
Ruben Galindo
CEO, Airtm5
The ongoing expansion of USDC circulation will enhance economic freedom worldwide, setting a new standard for the industry based on trust and transparency.”
Shan Aggarwal
Vice President of Corporate and Business Development
A distinguished board
of directors
- USDC and EURC are issued through regulated entities of Circle. A list of Circle’s regulatory authorizations can be found here.
- USDC is backed by the equivalent value of US dollar denominated assets held as reserves for the benefit of USDC holders. Cash is held at regulated financial institutions. The portfolio of the Circle Reserve Fund, which can contain short-dated US Treasuries, overnight US Treasury repurchase agreements, and cash, is custodied at The Bank of New York Mellon and is managed by BlackRock.
- USYC is issued by Circle International Bermuda Limited, regulated by Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), and represents an interest in a Cayman Islands mutual fund licensed by Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). Information about USYC is directed only to entities who are not US Persons, as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933.
- Circle Technology Services, LLC (CTS) is the operator of Circle Payments Network (CPN) and offers products and services to financial institutions that participate in CPN to facilitate their CPN access and integration. CPN connects participating financial institutions around the world, with CTS serving as the technology service provider to participating financial institutions. While CTS does not hold funds or manage accounts on behalf of customers, we enable the global ecosystem of participating financial institutions to connect directly with each other, communicate securely, and settle directly with each other. CTS is not a party to transactions between participating financial institutions facilitated by CPN who use CPN to execute transactions at their own risk. Use of CPN is subject to the CPN Rules and the CPN Participation Agreement between CTS and a participating financial institution.
- Circle Ventures, an affiliate of Circle Internet Financial, LLC, has invested in Airtm.