Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. Circle is also the principal operator of USD Coin (USDC), which has become the fastest growing, regulated and fully reserved dollar digital currency. USDC now stands at more than 45 billion and has supported about $1.4 trillion in transactions over the past year. Today, Circle's transaction and treasury services are giving rise to a new generation of financial services and commerce applications that hold the promise of raising global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of financial value. The Commissioner of Financial Regulation for the State of Maryland will accept all questions or complaints from Maryland residents regarding Circle Internet Financial, LLC (NMLS ID# 1201441) at 1100 North Eutaw Street, Suite 611, Baltimore, MD 21201, phone 1-888-784-0136. Circle's license status can be verified through the NMLS Consumer Access website at https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Circle Internet Financial, LLC is licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Institutions and to engage in Virtual Currency Business Activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. https://www.circle.com/en/legal/licenses