Building an open economy for everyone
Circle is building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure.
The Rise of the Internet Financial System
A new architecture for the movement, storage, and creation of value emerges.
The Economic OS for the internet
An open Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built to unite programmable money and onchain innovation with real-world economic activity.
Circle Payments Network
Helping financial institutions achieve seamless, near-instant, global money movement across previously fragmented networks.
Modern infrastructure for leading innovators
Circle is building a new internet financial system, making money movement around the world as seamless as sending an email.
Powered by USDC and EURC, and trusted by leading financial institutions since 2013, our platform connects traditional finance and digital assets to create a secure, always-on digital economy — unlocking opportunities for people and businesses globally.
The world’s largest regulated1 stablecoin powering global finance
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.
Welcome to finance
without friction
Payments built for business
Real-time settlement, 24/7. Move money around the world any time, near instantly.- Build for global scale. Move money with a global system connected by Circle Payments Network.
- Put security first. Transact with regulated,1 compliant stablecoins.
Deliver access to sought-after currency
- Real dollars and euros. USDC and EURC are available in every corner of the globe.2
- Readily available. Give your customers access to redeemable digital currencies to send, spend, and save.
- Fully reserved. Circle’s stablecoins are backed 100% by highly liquid cash and equivalents.
A highly liquid foundation for trading
- Institutional-grade liquidity. Benefit from reliable USDC availability and related liquidity services.
- Seamless cross-chain rebalancing. Move funds across multiple chains and improve capital efficiency.
- One-to-one redeemability. Swap one USDC for one dollar, any amount at any time.
