Stablecoin issuer Circle kicks off its IPO, targeting a nearly $6 billion valuation
1. Circle plans $624 million IPO, listing as CRCL on NYSE. 2. USDC is the second-largest stablecoin, with a 40% market cap growth this year. 3. Senate advances crypto legislation, potentially boosting stablecoin regulatory framework. 4. Cathie Wood's ARK is interested in investing $150 million in CRCL shares. 5. Coinbase has a revenue-sharing agreement with Circle, impacting its investment prospects.