Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse has predicted big things in U.S. stablecoin regulation. He thinks Circle’s successful IPO will help push this progress along. Garlinghouse is the first to admit he’d been overly optimistic. As bipartisan efforts are moving the GENIUS Act—a stablecoin regulatory bill—closer to enactment, a bipartisan stablecoin...
Circle Internet Financial's (CRCL) monumental 124% surge on its June 5, 2025, IPO debut wasn't just another day on Wall Street. It signaled a turning point for stablecoins. Institutional investors and regulators alike are indicating a paradigm shift toward digital financial infrastructure, and Circle's move is at the forefront. This...
Stablecoins. The name itself sounds… stable. However, for too long these have been cloaked in jargon, demonized, and downright neglected by the average person. That's a mistake. Circle's recent IPO isn't just another tech headline; it's a flashing neon sign pointing directly to one thing: stablecoin regulation is coming, and...
At the same time, Circle’s IPO is raising eyebrows—and for good reason. To frame it purely as one company’s win misconstrues the larger landscape. It’s not only a big victory for Circle. It’s not just about the future of the whole US crypto ecosystem, either, and its ability to lead...
