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USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files for IPO

Circle, a stablecoin platform and issuer of the USDC coin, has officially filed for IPO, according to a new SEC filing Tuesday. The platform enlisted the help of two of the largest investment banks, JPMorgan and Citi, earlier this week in underwriting the IPO. JUST IN: Circle $USDC stablecoin issuer files for IPO. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 1, 2025 Circle announced in January 2024 that it was relaunching its plans to go public after delaying a planned IPO in December 2022. The company sent its S-1 registration form to the SEC on Tuesday. Although we are just three months into the year, 2025 has been a fantastic year for cryptocurrencies. Indeed, the asset class has been a focus for the returning US President, Donald Trump. Moreover, he has paid close attention to stablecoins specifically, calling on Congress to forward favorable legislation for the asset class. This is the primary reason for a company like Circle looking to finally go public with its IPO. When the filing is co...

Roblox braces for crucial 2024 amid rising investor concerns

Once a key player in the metaverse realm, Roblox anticipates a challenging 2024 as its investors voice concerns regarding the company’s ability to achieve sustainable profitability. Roblox, previously touted as a metaverse hub within the gaming platform space, is gearing up for a tough year ahead as its financial health continues to deteriorate, as per Sahil Alvi, the founder of Neuron Partners, an early backer of Roblox. In an interview with Fortune, Alvi did not hide his frustrations, noting that Roblox’s shares are still far from its IPO price achieved in Q1 2021. “We’ve been watching the stock languish for the better part of two years. It doesn’t seem the leadership team has gotten the memo that times have changed and markets no longer reward growth for growth’s sake.” Sahil Alvi You might also like: ‘Metaverse technology is still immature, but in 30 years, everyone will use it’ While Alvi did not detail his firm’s st...