<ul><li>Stablecoin giant Circle is exploring a potential sale at a valuation of at least $5 billion, while also planning for an IPO.</li><li>Ripple had offered to acquire Circle for up to $5 billion, but the offer was deemed too low. Ripple's proposed deal likely included a significant portion of the payment in XRP cryptocurrency.</li><li>If Coinbase were to buy Circle, it would use cash and stock for the acquisition. Coinbase and Circle have a longstanding partnership and collaboration in the USDC stablecoin ecosystem.</li><li>Circle is among several crypto-related companies considering going public, as it had initially submitted a Form S-1 for an IPO with the SEC. However, potential macroeconomic uncertainties have led to a possible delay in the IPO.</li></ul>

Circle Exploring Potential $5 Billion Sale To Ripple Or Coinbase Despite IPO Plans

Discover more