最新报道：According to a report from Bijie.com on December 2nd, Circle announced the establishment of a foundation, a new philanthropic initiative dedicated to promoting financial resilience and inclusion in the US and globally. The Circle Foundation is launched through Circle's "Pledge 1%" equity commitment—a global initiative that brings together thousands of companies pledging a portion of their equity and resources to philanthropy. The Circle Foundation will support groups that strengthen the financial systems people rely on daily, including organizations supporting small businesses in US communities and international organizations working to modernize humanitarian aid infrastructure. In its first phase, the Circle Foundation will focus on enhancing the financial resilience of US small businesses. Small businesses employ nearly half of all private sector workers in the US and drive over 40% of GDP, yet many still face difficulties accessing affordable financing, digital tools, and the capital reserves needed for growth. Through grants, the Circle Foundation will partner with mission-driven lenders known as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), which fill critical gaps left by traditional finance. The foundation will prioritize supporting outcome-oriented, technologically advanced CDFIs that share best practices and data-driven insights within their networks, thereby maximizing the reach and impact of every dollar of support.