USDC stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group made a powerful and successful public stock debut. The listing is seen as a key step for integrating stablecoins into the global financial system.

With Bitcoin (BTCUSD) prices up nearly 50% over the last year and currently trading above $104,000, the frenzy is clearly returning to the cryptocurrency arena. As evidence of this, the excitement surrounding the initial public offering of stablecoin issuer Circle,

Circle's stock (CRCL) is still gaining on Friday after it exploded higher in its first day of trading, rising as much as 200% in Thursday's session after the stablecoin issuer's long-anticipated public market debut.