Circle Internet Announces $100M Sale Of 1,237,011 Shares To Binance At $80.84 Per Share; Companies Expand Strategic Partnership Relating To Promotion Of USDC Held Through Circle’s Modular Smart Contract Wallet Infrastructure Service

On September 17, 2026, Circle Internet Group, Inc. announced a $100 million sale of 1,237,011 shares of its Class A common stock to Binance at a price of $80.84 per share. This transaction is part of an expanded strategic partnership with Binance to promote USDC through Circle's Modular Smart Contract Wallet infrastructure service. The partnership has a five-year term, with provisions for unilateral termination under specified conditions.