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Circle Says No to Ripple’s $5B Buyout Proposal, Eyes IPO After Changes to Stablecoin Market

by Anindya Paul
May 27, 2025
in Bitcoin, Crypto
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In a significant development in the crypto space, Circle Internet Financial, which issues the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, recently declined a large acquisition proposal from Ripple Labs. The bid, estimated at between $4 billion and $5 billion, was rejected as Circle is keen to pursue its IPO ambitions and retain control in the fast-changing stablecoin market.

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Circle’s IPO Ambitions

Circle has been making plans for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange, seeking a valuation of as much as $6.71 billion. The company will raise around $624 million by selling 24 million shares at $24 and $26 per share. 9.6 million shares will be newly issued by Circle, and existing shareholders like Accel and General Catalyst will sell 14.4 million shares. Interestingly, ARK Investment Management, managed by Cathie Wood, has shown interest in buying as much as $150 million of shares.
The attempt follows a prior attempt to list on the public market through a $9 billion SPAC deal in 2022 that failed. Circle’s recent initial public offering is a testament to its commitment to transparency and sustainable development in the stablecoin sector.

Ripple’s Compelling Interest

Ripple’s intention to acquire Circle represents a strategic goal to enhance its position in the stablecoin space.If Ripple had completed the acquisition of Circle, it would have received USDC (a fully backed and regulated stablecoin with momentum in the market) which would fit seamlessly into Ripple’s current operation, resulting in a complete financial services stack incorporating both cross border payment and stablecoin offerings.
But Circle viewed Ripple’s offer as misjudging its market dynamics and future opportunities in terms of the upcoming IPO and lots of financial backers like BlackRock and Fidelity.

Regulatory Implications

The developing merger would have gathered a considerable amount of regulatory scrutiny. Both firms are in a very regulated space, and a consolidation of this scale might have been seen as troubling by regulators. Circle’s independence provides it with the ability to deal with the regulatory environment without the additional complications of a merger.
Furthermore, Circle’s USDC has wide acceptance across U.S. regulators and integration within large entities like Visa, Stripe, and Robinhood, because regulators have shown this favorability to date, it is critical for Circle to have continued goodwill to grow and be used going forward.

Coinbase and the Termination of the Centre Consortium

Coinbase has been a major partner of Circle since the beginning, working together to establish the Centre Consortium in 2018 to govern USDC. In August 2023, however, the Centre Consortium was dissolved, allowing Circle to take full control of all governance and operational decisions for USDC. When the consortium was dissolved, as part of this overall restructuring, Coinbase bought an equity stake in Circle and continued and deepened their relationship.
This was a further alignment of strategic and economic interests between the companies – particularly since they have mutual interest revenue consistent with their USDC positions. The termination of the Centre Consortium also indicates more regulatory clarity for stablecoins in the U.S. and around the world.

The Broader Stablecoin Landscape

The stablecoin market is becoming more competitive, with industry giants such as PayPal joining the fray with their own products. Circle’s commitment to transparency, regulatory adherence, and strategic alliances makes it a formidable force in this changing market. Rebuffing Ripple’s acquisition offer is testament to its belief in its autonomous growth path.
As the market continues to evolve, the interplay between prominent players such as Circle, Ripple, and Coinbase will determine the direction of digital finance. Circle’s IPO, scheduled in the near future, will be a landmark moment that could pave the way for other crypto-related public offerings in the future.

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