Circle Appoints Kirk Koenigsbauer to Board of Directors

Core Insights - Circle Internet Group, Inc. has appointed Kirk Koenigsbauer to its Board of Directors, where he will serve on the Compensation and Risk Committees [1][4] - Koenigsbauer brings over 30 years of experience in global enterprise software and cloud services, currently serving as President & COO of Microsoft's Experiences and Devices Group [2][3] - His leadership at Microsoft includes the transition of Microsoft Office to the cloud and the establishment of Microsoft's Security business, which aligns with Circle's focus on risk management and governance [3][4] Company Overview - Circle is a leading internet financial platform company that aims to build a more open global economy through blockchain infrastructure, digital assets, and payment applications [5] - The company operates the largest stablecoin network anchored by USDC and offers a Payments Network for global money movement [5] Recent Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, Circle reported USDC in circulation of $75.3 billion, a growth of 72% year-over-year [8] - The on-chain transaction volume for USDC reached $11.9 trillion in Q4 2025, marking a significant increase of 247% [8] - Total revenue and reserve income for Q4 2025 was $770 million, reflecting a growth of 77% compared to the previous year [8][10]