[Circle Denies Launching Tokenized Gold and Silver Trading Platform, Confirms Related Information is False] Circle has clarified that a recently circulated press release about its launch of a tokenized gold and silver trading platform called 'CircleMetals' is false information. The news fabricated the Circle brand and statements from its executives, misleading users to connect wallets to participate in the exchange of USDC for gold (GLDC) and silver (SILC) tokens. Circle has confirmed that it has never launched such a service, the related website has now been shut down, and users are reminded to be cautious of unverified links and wallet connection requests.