Stablecoin issuer Circle soars 124% in NYSE debut after pricing IPO above expected range

Company Overview - Circle Internet Group, a major stablecoin issuer, successfully completed its IPO, raising nearly $1.1 billion with shares soaring 124% post-IPO [1] - The IPO was priced at $31, significantly above the expected range of $27 to $28, and opened at $69.50, valuing the company at approximately $6.8 billion [2] Industry Context - Circle is among a select group of pure-play crypto companies listed in the U.S., joining Coinbase, Mara Holdings, and Riot Platforms [3] - The stablecoin sector is anticipated to grow significantly, with Wall Street analysts projecting a tenfold increase over the next five years, potentially creating a trillion-dollar market opportunity [4]