Circle Weighs $5B Sale to Coinbase or Ripple Amid IPO Uncertainty

Circle Internet Group, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has reportedly engaged in “informal talks” with major crypto firms Ripple Labs and Coinbase Global about a potential acquisition, even as it continues preparations for an initial public offering (IPO). The talks come amid shifting market dynamics and growing competition in the stablecoin space. According to a report by Fortune, four banking and private equity sources have indicated that Circle is aiming for a sale valuation of at least $5 billion, which aligns with the company’s target for its upcoming IPO. On April 30, Ripple reportedly made a bid to acquire The post Circle Weighs $5B Sale to Coinbase or Ripple Amid IPO Uncertainty first appeared on The Shib Daily source: https://news.shib.io/2025/05/20/circle-weighs-5b-sale-to-coinbase-or-ripple-amid-ipo-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=circle-weighs-5b-sale-to-coinbase-or-ripple-amid-ipo-uncertainty