<ul><li>Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is considering a potential sale to Coinbase or Ripple, potentially diverting from its planned IPO.</li><li>Despite filing for an IPO in April, Circle has engaged in informal acquisition talks, seeking a valuation of at least US$5 billion.</li><li>While Circle maintains it is not for sale and focused on long-term goals, recent discussions indicate openness to alternative outcomes.</li><li>Coinbase, with close ties to Circle, and Ripple have shown interest in potential acquisitions, with Ripple offering US$4-5 billion, an offer that was reportedly declined.</li></ul>

Circle Weighs IPO Against Potential Sale to Coinbase or Ripple, Sources Say

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