"Circle is a peer-to-peer fintech solution platform that is leading in blockchain-based financial technologies. Circle makes money by trading digital currencies like Bitcoin and others with the help of blockchain technology while making financial transactions. Circle was founded by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville (CEO) in October 2013 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
The company has raised over US$135 million in venture capital through 4 rounds of investments from 2013 to 2014, and also US$50 million from Goldman Sachs. Circle issued a digital dollar USDC which is a stablecoin that is running on many ruling blockchains"