Trump Meets Crypto Execs as Circle Stock Surges

Circle Internet Group's stock is up 9.56% as of 3:35 p.m. ET on August 19, 2026, following news of a White House meeting between President Donald Trump and crypto-industry executives.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were up 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively.

Crypto companies are meeting with regulators, including SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig, a day after the SEC proposed easing registration rules.

Circle's income is directly tied to USDC minting, which could benefit from rule changes, particularly the Clarity Act currently stalled in the Senate.