Grit The Safest Dollar on the Internet | Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire
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Jan 26, 2026 
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle and builder of USDC, is a longtime entrepreneur focused on regulated, dollar-backed digital currency. He discusses how fully reserved stablecoins fit into law and finance. He revisits near-bankruptcy in 2019 and the pivot that doubled down on USDC. He also shares Circle’s role as an internet platform for dollars and his routines for sustaining leadership.
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Double Down On Your Core Bet
- When a company's core vision gains product-market fit, double down on it and reallocate resources decisively.
- Cut noncore businesses quickly to preserve runway and focus on the strategic asset.
Signing The Genius Act Moment
- Jeremy describes standing behind the president as the Genius Act was signed into law, marking legal recognition for narrow banking.
- He framed the moment as the culmination of years of policy work dating back to his 2013 congressional testimony.
USDC As A Public API For Dollars
- Circle positions itself as an internet financial platform building protocol and application layers for programmable dollars.
- They treat USDC as a public API enabling developers and institutions to build financial services without asking permission.