Circle stock (CRCL) exploded higher in its first day of trading on Thursday, rising as much as 200% at session highs after the stablecoin issuer made its long-anticipated public market debut. At market close,

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,