Circle Internet Group is trading 6.8% up at $67.29 in pre-market trading.

  • This jump follows the company's announcement of receiving approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A., a national trust bank.
  • ARK Investment, led by Cathie Wood, also acquired 218,000 shares of CRCL on July 9, 2026.
  • Broader digital asset market gains, including a rise in Bitcoin and Ethereum, also contribute to the positive sentiment.