Jeremy Allaire
Jeremy Allaire is the co-founder, CEO, and Chairman of Circle, a digital currency company he launched in October 2013. Under his leadership, Circle has become a pioneer in digital finance, notably through its USD Coin (USDC), a regulated stablecoin that maintains a 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar and processes trillions in transactions annually. Allaire has focused on fostering trust and transparency in the digital currency space, actively engaging with policymakers to shape cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks. Jeremy Allaire co-founded Allaire Corporation in 1995, pioneering web development tools like ColdFusion. He then founded Brightcove in 2004, an online video platform that went public in 2012. In 2013, Allaire co-founded Circle, and under his leadership, the company launched USD Coin (USDC) in 2018, a leading stablecoin. He was recognized as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer in 2001 and named one of Forbes' Top 50 Financial Leaders in Crypto in 2021. Allaire actively advocates for crypto regulations, promoting mainstream digital asset adoption. These milestones underscore his consistent drive to innovate and shape the future of internet and financial technologies.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Allaire Corporation in 1995, pioneering web development tools like ColdFusion.
- Founded Brightcove in 2004, an online video platform that went public in 2012.
- Co-founded Circle in October 2013, a digital currency company pioneering blockchain-based payments.
- Launched USD Coin (USDC) in 2018, a regulated stablecoin maintaining a 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar.
- Recognized as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer in 2001 and named one of Forbes' Top 50 Financial Leaders in Crypto in 2021.
- Actively engages with policymakers to shape cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks and promote mainstream digital asset adoption.
About Circle
Circle, founded in October 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, is a fintech company specializing in blockchain-based payments and digital currency infrastructure. They help businesses, developers, and consumers with global, near-instant, low-cost stablecoin transactions. Core features include USDC stablecoin, payment APIs, and programmable wallets. Benefits include financial inclusivity, transparency, and efficiency.