Circle, the company behind USD Coin (USDC), remains committed to pursuing an initial public offering (IPO). However, discussions regarding potential acquisitions with Ripple and Coinbase are reportedly ongoing, according to a report from Fortune. 💰 A sale hinges on achieving a valuation of at least $5 billion, aligning with Circle’s IPO goals. 📈 While Ripple submitted a $4- $5 billion offer in April that was rejected due to falling short of expectations, if a deal materializes, payment methods would likely vary. 💸 Ripple reportedly uses a mix of cash and XRP, while Coinbase is expected to offer a combination of cash and stock. 🤔 Circle’s IPO plans reflect broader trends within the cryptocurrency market where public offerings are anticipated in 2025, according to Bitwise Asset Management CEO Hunter Horsley. The potential deregulation of mergers and acquisitions under the Trump administration could enable tech giants like Google and Amazon to expand through strategic acquisitions. 🤝 Other crypto companies such as Gemini and Kraken are also exploring IPO opportunities, driven by a more favorable regulatory climate under President Trump’s administration. 📈 Although IPO plans were initially put on hold due to market turbulence earlier this year fueled by tariffs, recent gains in both financial markets and cryptocurrency prices have contributed to renewed investor confidence. A notable example is the successful public listing of eToro, which surged 29% after its debut on May 14th according to Yahoo Finance. 📈 Circle’s plans have been further detailed as per a source from Google Finance. For more updates like this, visit DeFi Planet and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and CoinMarketCap Community.