Group 1 - Circle, a major player in the stablecoin market, plans to go public on June 5 at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the first IPO in the stablecoin sector [1][2] - The recent legislative developments in the US and Hong Kong regarding stablecoins have sparked increased interest and activity in the stock markets, including A-shares [1][5] - Circle's stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC), has a market capitalization of approximately $60.9 billion, making it the second-largest dollar-pegged stablecoin globally [2][3] Group 2 - Circle's IPO is expected to raise $600 million by issuing 24 million shares, with a price range of $24 to $26 per share, leading to a fully diluted market valuation of $6.2 billion [3] - The stablecoin market is projected to exceed $250 billion globally by May 2025, with USDT and USDC accounting for over 85% of this market [4] - The recent legislative frameworks in the US and Hong Kong are anticipated to enhance the acceptance of stablecoins among traditional financial institutions and improve market liquidity for Real-World Assets (RWA) [6] Group 3 - The digital currency sector has seen a resurgence in activity, with the digital currency concept stocks in the A-share market rising by 0.45% recently, and notable individual stocks experiencing significant gains [7] - China Everbright Holdings, a strategic investor in Circle, has also seen its stock price rise significantly, reflecting the market's positive sentiment towards the upcoming IPO [7]
Circle上市在即 “稳定币”首个IPO将至
Mei Ri Shang Bao·2025-06-04 23:12