Circle Internet Group, Inc. · NYSE:CRCL

Circle Internet — Q2 2025 Earnings Presentation

34 slides from Circle Internet's earnings presentation, Aug 12, 2025

  1. Slide 1: Q2 2025 Earnings Presentation

    Q2 2025 Earnings Presentation August 12, 2025

  2. Slide 2: Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Operating Expenses are non-GAAP financial measures regarding our operational performance. Management and our board of directors

  3. Slide 3: 2025 Key Highlights - Momentum & Growth

    2025 Key Highlights - Momentum & Growth Corporate & Network Growth1 Platform Expansion Key Partnerships Regulatory Circle Payments Network $61.3B Initial Public Offering Technology platform to $1.2B upgrade payments with blockchain and stablecoins National Trust Charter +40% YTD Circle Gateway Appli

  4. Slide 4: Stablecoin Market Update

    Stablecoin Market Update Q2 2025 EARNINGS PRESENTATION AUGUST 2025 4

  5. Slide 5: Stablecoin market growth but penetration is nascent

    Stablecoin market growth but penetration is nascent STABLECOINS IN STABLECOIN TRANSACTION STABLECOINS AS % OF U.S. CIRCULATION ($B)1 VOLUMES ($T)2 M23 50% YoY 75% YoY Source: CoinMarketCap as of June 30, 2025; Visa Onchain Analytics. 1 Stablecoins include USDC, USDT, TUSD, PYUSD, USDP, BUSD, GUSD, U

  6. Slide 6: Stablecoins are network businesses with meaningful network effects

    Stablecoins are network businesses with meaningful network effects CIRCLE’S STABLECOIN NETWORK STABLECOINS IN CIRCULATION AS OF Q2’25 ($B) USERS Benefitting from growing USDC utility Continually enhance the platform Build distribution partnerships with at-scale platforms DISTRIBUTORS DEVELOPERS Expa

  7. Slide 7: Regulatory tailwinds as GENIUS becomes law

    Regulatory tailwinds as GENIUS becomes law GENIUS Act signed into law by President Trump on July 18 Provides regulatory clarity around compliant stablecoins; we believe this will accelerate adoption by traditional financial institutions, mainstream enterprises and broader use by individuals and hous

  8. Slide 8: Product Update

    Product Update Q2 2025 EARNINGS PRESENTATION AUGUST 2025 8

  9. Slide 9: Circle's platform is unmatched and growing

    Circle’s platform is unmatched and growing STABLECOINS LIQUIDITY SERVICES3 CIRCLE PAYMENTS NETWORK DEVELOPER SERVICES Regulated digital currency issued on Institutional minting, Stablecoin-powered payment Enterprise-grade smart contracts, blockchains supported by global banks1 redemption, and FX sol

  10. Slide 10: Circle Payments Network Mainnet Launched

    Circle Payments Network Mainnet Launched a new era in global money movement focused CPN mainnet launched in May; 4 active payment initially on cross-border payments corridors today - Hong Kong, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria Partner Update 4 active partners - 100+ are currently in pipeline Payment Volumes

  11. Slide 11: Circle Gateway Instant Access

    Circle Gateway Instant Access seamless crosschain USDC Tap into unified USDC balances crosschain in <500ms. No bridging, no prepositioning, no delays Circle Gateway allows users to hold a chain- abstracted USDC balance that can be instantly minted on any supported blockchain (<500ms) Effortless Scal

  12. Slide 12: The home for stablecoin finance

    INTRODUCING The home for stablecoin finance Arc is an open Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built to power USDC as native gas the next era of global finance — where programmable Low, predictable, dollar-denominated fees money moves instantly and trust is embedded in code Built-in FX engine Built for payme

  13. Slide 13: Growth & Adoption Update

    Growth & Adoption Update Q2 2025 EARNINGS PRESENTATION AUGUST 2025 13

  14. Slide 14: Growth and adoption accelerate across use cases

    Growth and adoption accelerate across use cases CORE BANKING & DIGITAL ASSET PAYMENTS & TREASURY CAPITAL MARKETS MARKETS REMITTANCES MANAGEMENT GLOBAL REACH (Japan) Q2 2025 EARNINGS PRESENTATION AUGUST 2025 14

  15. Slide 15: Gaining share in crypto capital markets remains a priority

    Gaining share in crypto capital markets remains a priority; Binance partnership driving growth BINANCE STABLECOIN ASSETS HELD IN CUSTODY FOR USDC SHARE OF SPOT TRADING VOLUMES1 CUSTOMERS ($B)2 USDC Other $39 $40 $33 $28 $28 1 The Block Research as of June 30, 2025. Figures represent the simple avera

  16. Slide 16: Advantages of the Circle Stablecoin Network

    Advantages of the Circle Stablecoin Network Platform Liquidity Distribution Neutrality Regulated A feature-rich open Robust primary Internet-scale Circle’s position as Deep commitment developer liquidity distribution, neutral market to regulation, platform, making it infrastructure providing global

  17. Slide 17: Financial Review

    Financial Review Q2 2025 EARNINGS PRESENTATION AUGUST 2025 17

  18. Slide 18: An internet platform & network business model

    An internet platform & network business model, with massive scale potential, and strong inherent operating leverage Core value driver METRICS WHY IT MATTERS Build the largest Network size and usage Foundation of network effects stablecoin network USDC in circulation Primary revenue driver today Mone

  19. Slide 19: Circle's stablecoin network is growing strongly

    Circle’s stablecoin network is growing strongly USDC ONCHAIN TRANSACTION CCTP VOLUME ($B) MEANINGFUL WALLETS (M) VOLUME ($T) 5.4x YoY 4.1x YoY 68% YoY $16.3 $16.5 5.7 $5.9 $5.9 4.9 4.3 $11.1 3.6 3.4 $3.4 $4.0 $4.2 $1.4 $1.1 Source: Company data. Note: “Meaningful Wallets” are defined as the number of

  20. Slide 20: USDC circulation growth and Circle on platform share increasing

    USDC circulation growth and Circle on platform share increasing USDC IN EOP USDC IN CIRCULATION MIX RESERVE RETURN RATE (%) CIRCULATION, EOP ($B)1 BY PLATFORM (%) 90% YoY Source: Company data. 1 The total amount of USDC minted and outstanding (excluding tokens allowed but not issued and access denie

  21. Slide 21: Revenues, distribution costs and margin

    Revenues, distribution costs and margin TOTAL DISTRIBUTION, TOTAL REVENUE & RESERVE TRANSACTION & OTHER COSTS RLDC MARGIN1 (%) INCOME ($M) ($M) 53% YoY 64% YoY 42% 42% 40% 38% 30% Source: Company data. 1 Revenue less Distribution Costs (RLDC) Margin is Total Revenue & Reserve Income less Total Distr

  22. Slide 22: Strong other revenue growth driving margin

    Strong other revenue growth driving margin OTHER REVENUE ($M) NRM1 & RLDC MARGIN2 (%) Source: Company data. 1 Net Reserve Margin is Reserve Income less Distribution and Transaction Costs as a percentage of Reserve Income. Q2 2025 EARNINGS PRESENTATION AUGUST 2025 22 2 Revenue less Distribution Costs

  23. Slide 23: Strong Adjusted EBITDA growth and operating leverage

    Strong Adjusted EBITDA growth and operating leverage TOTAL REVENUE & RESERVE INCOME ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES LESS DISTRIBUTION, TRANSACTION & ADJUSTED EBITDA ($M)2 ($M)1 OTHER COSTS ($M) Margin (%)3 38% YoY 29% YoY 52% YoY $251 $231 $182 $188 $131 Source: Company data. 1 Adjusted operating expens

  24. Slide 24: Outlook

    Outlook Q2 2025 EARNINGS PRESENTATION AUGUST 2025 24

  25. Slide 25: Forward Guidance

    Forward Guidance Key Indicator Period Outlook USDC in Circulation Multi-year through cycle 40% CAGR Other Revenue FY 2025 $75-$85M RLDC Margin1 FY 2025 36-38% Adjusted Operating Expenses2 FY 2025 $475-$490M Source: Company data. 1 Revenue less Distribution Costs (RLDC) Margin is Total Revenue & Rese

  26. Slide 26: Appendix

    Appendix Q2 2025 EARNINGS PRESENTATION AUGUST 2025 26

  27. Slide 27: Consolidated statement of operations

    Consolidated statement of operations Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, (in $ millions) 2025 2024 2025 2024 Reserve income $634 $423 $1,192 $783 Other revenue 24 7 45 12 Total revenue and reserve income 658 430 1,237 795 Distribution and transaction costs 406 247 754 450 Other cos

  28. Slide 28: Consolidated balance sheets

    Consolidated balance sheets June 30, December 31, (in $ millions) 2025 2024 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $1,118 $751 Cash and cash equivalents segregated for corporate-held stablecoins 588 294 Cash and cash equivalents segregated for the benefit of stablecoin holders 61,366 43,919

  29. Slide 29: Consolidated balance sheets (cont'd)

    Consolidated balance sheets (cont’d) June 30, December 31, (in $ millions) 2025 2024 LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $412 $287 Deposits from stablecoin holders 61,102 43,727 Convertible debt, net

  30. Slide 30: Consolidated balance sheets (cont'd)

    Consolidated balance sheets (cont’d) June 30, December 31, (in $ millions) 2025 2024 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable convertible preferred stock Redeemable convertible preferred stock (0.0001 par value, nil and $139.8 million shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December –

  31. Slide 31: Calculation of NRM and RLDC margin

    Calculation of NRM and RLDC margin (in $ millions) Q2‘25 Q1‘25 Q4‘24 Q3‘24 Q2‘24 Reserve income $634 $558 $433 $445 $423 Other revenue 24 21 2 1 7 Total revenue and reserve income 658 579 435 446 430 Distribution and transaction costs 406 347 304 257 247 Other costs 0 0 1 0 1 Total distribution, tra

  32. Slide 32: Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) from continuing operations

    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) from continuing operations (in $ millions) Q2’25 Q1’25 Q4’24 Q3’24 Q2‘24 Net income (loss) from continuing operations ($482) $65 $4 $71 $33 Adjusted for: Depreciation and amortization expense 14 14 14 13 13 Interest expense, net of amortization

  33. Slide 33: Reconciliation of adjusted operating expenses to operating expenses

    Reconciliation of adjusted operating expenses to operating expenses (in $ millions) Q2’25 Q1’25 Q4’24 Q3’24 Q2’24 GAAP operating expenses $577 $138 $130 $124 $131 Adjusted for: Stock-based compensation expense1 (435) (13) (11) (13) (17) 2 Depreciation and amortization expense (14) (14) (14) (13) (13

  34. Slide 34: Outlook: Reconciliation of adjusted operating expenses to operating expenses

    Outlook: Reconciliation of adjusted operating expenses to operating expenses FY 2025 (in $ millions) Low High GAAP operating expenses $1,150 $1,190 Adjusted for: Stock-based compensation expense1 (556) (571) Depreciation and amortization expense2 (70) (80) 3 Digital assets (gains) losses (6) (6) DAF

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