Circle Likely to ‘Sell in a Heartbeat' to Coinbase for $5 Billion as XRP-Rich Ripple Lurks

  • According to new reports, Circle, the peer-to-peer payments technology firm managing the stablecoin USDC, is informally in talks with Coinbase Global and Ripple Labs over the possibility of a long-term acquisition. The new development comes as Circle plans its initial public offering (IPO).