On this episode of Reporting Norms, host Norm Osumi breaks down the headline-making IPO of Circle, a major player in the cryptocurrency and stablecoin market. Circle’s public debut on the NYSE didn't just turn heads with its soaring share price and $8 billion valuation—it marked a pivotal step forward for digital finance and set new standards for transparency and compliance in the industry. Norm unpacks how Circle is shifting its business model from earning interest on reserves to tapping into the $2 trillion global payments sector, fueled by robust regulatory developments and a strategic embrace of AI to tighten compliance and efficiency. Whether you’re trying to understand the evolving landscape of digital asset reporting, or curious about how stablecoins are bridging the worlds of TradFi and DeFi, this episode offers timely insights into the future of finance and what Circle’s IPO means for the market.