[Circle Announces the Establishment of Circle Foundation, Committed to Advancing Global Financial Inclusion] Odaily Planet Daily News – According to an announcement by Circle, the company has established the Circle Foundation, a new philanthropic initiative dedicated to advancing financial resilience and inclusion in the U.S. and globally. The Circle Foundation is seeded with funding from Circle's 'Pledge 1%' equity commitment and aims to support organizations that strengthen financial systems, including institutions working with small businesses in U.S. communities and international organizations modernizing humanitarian aid infrastructure. The foundation will initially focus on enhancing the financial resilience of small businesses across the U.S. by providing grants to support Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Globally, the Circle Foundation will collaborate with international organizations to modernize humanitarian financial infrastructure.