Circle Internet (CRCL) 4: Allaire Jeremy transacted N/A shares of Class A Common Stoc… (Jan 6, 2026)

=== SEC Form 4 — Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership === Document Type: 4 Period of Report: 2026-01-02 10b5-1 Pre-arranged Plan: No --- Issuer --- Name: Circle Internet Group, Inc. (CRCL) CIK: 0001876042 --- Reporting Owner --- Name: Allaire Jeremy CIK: 0001539940 Role: Director, Officer (Chairman and CEO) --- Derivative Transactions --- [Transaction #1] Security: Restricted Stock Units Date: 2026-01-02 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative) Shares: -1,634 | Price: $0.00 Shares Owned After: 0 | Ownership: D (Direct) Footnotes: [F2] Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class B common stock. [F3] The restricted stock units are fully vested. [F3] The restricted stock units are fully vested. [Transaction #2] Security: Restricted Stock Units Date: 2026-01-02 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative) Shares: -2,434 | Price: $0.00 Shares Owned After: 29,211 | Ownership: D (Direct) Footnotes: [F2] Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class B common stock. [F4] The restricted stock units vest in substantially equal monthly installments from July 1, 2025 through January 1, 2027, in each case, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with Circle Internet Group, Inc. through each applicable vesting date. [F4] The restricted stock units vest in substantially equal monthly installments from July 1, 2025 through January 1, 2027, in each case, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with Circle Internet Group, Inc. through each applicable vesting date. [Transaction #3] Security: Restricted Stock Units Date: 2026-01-02 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative) Shares: -6,742 | Price: $0.00 Shares Owned After: 161,812 | Ownership: D (Direct) Footnotes: [F2] Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class B common stock. [F5] The restricted stock units vest in substantially equal monthly installments from July 1, 2025 through January 1, 2028, in each case, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with Circle Internet Group, Inc. through each applicable vesting date. [F5] The restricted stock units vest in substantially equal monthly installments from July 1, 2025 through January 1, 2028, in each case, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with Circle Internet Group, Inc. through each applicable vesting date. [Transaction #4] Security: Restricted Stock Units Date: 2026-01-02 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative) Shares: -72,208 | Price: $0.00 Shares Owned After: 216,623 | Ownership: D (Direct) Footnotes: [F2] Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class B common stock. [F6] 1/4 of the shares subject to the restricted stock units vest on January 1, 2026 and the remaining portion vest in 36 substantially equal monthly installments thereafter, in each case, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with Circle Internet Group, Inc. through each applicable vesting date. [F6] 1/4 of the shares subject to the restricted stock units vest on January 1, 2026 and the remaining portion vest in 36 substantially equal monthly installments thereafter, in each case, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with Circle Internet Group, Inc. through each applicable vesting date. [Transaction #5] Security: Class B Common Stock Date: 2026-01-02 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative) Shares: +83,018 | Price: $0.00 Shares Owned After: 15,890,330 | Ownership: D (Direct) Footnotes: [F7] Each share of Class B common stock is convertible into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis at the option of the Reporting Person. In addition, each share of Class B common stock will convert automatically into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis upon any transfer of such share, except for certain permitted transfers described in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Shares of Class B common stock do not expire. [F7] Each share of Class B common stock is convertible into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis at the option of the Reporting Person. In addition, each share of Class B common stock will convert automatically into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis upon any transfer of such share, except for certain permitted transfers described in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Shares of Class B common stock do not expire. [F7] Each share of Class B common stock is convertible into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis at the option of the Reporting Person. In addition, each share of Class B common stock will convert automatically into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis upon any transfer of such share, except for certain permitted transfers described in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Shares of Class B common stock do not expire. [Transaction #6] Security: Class B Common Stock Date: 2026-01-02 | Code: F (Payment of exercise/tax) Shares: -44,140 | Price: $79.30 Shares Owned After: 15,846,190 | Ownership: D (Direct) Footnotes: [F7] Each share of Class B common stock is convertible into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis at the option of the Reporting Person. In addition, each share of Class B common stock will convert automatically into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis upon any transfer of such share, except for certain permitted transfers described in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Shares of Class B common stock do not expire. [F8] The shares of Class B common stock were withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of restricted stock units. [F7] Each share of Class B common stock is convertible into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis at the option of the Reporting Person. In addition, each share of Class B common stock will convert automatically into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis upon any transfer of such share, except for certain permitted transfers described in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Shares of Class B common stock do not expire. [F7] Each share of Class B common stock is convertible into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis at the option of the Reporting Person. In addition, each share of Class B common stock will convert automatically into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis upon any transfer of such share, except for certain permitted transfers described in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Shares of Class B common stock do not expire. --- Holdings --- [Holding #1] Security: Class A Common Stock Ownership: D (Direct) [Holding #2] Security: Class A Common Stock Ownership: I (Indirect) Footnotes: [F1] Represents shares of Class A common stock held through an irrevocable non-grantor trust, of which the Reporting Person's legal counsel is the sole trustee and the Reporting Person's child is the beneficiary. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class A common stock. [Holding #3] Security: Class A Common Stock Ownership: I (Indirect) Footnotes: [F1] Represents shares of Class A common stock held through an irrevocable non-grantor trust, of which the Reporting Person's legal counsel is the sole trustee and the Reporting Person's child is the beneficiary. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class A common stock. [Holding #4] Security: Class A Common Stock Ownership: I (Indirect) Footnotes: [F1] Represents shares of Class A common stock held through an irrevocable non-grantor trust, of which the Reporting Person's legal counsel is the sole trustee and the Reporting Person's child is the beneficiary. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class A common stock. [Holding #5] Security: Class A Common Stock Ownership: I (Indirect) Footnotes: [F1] Represents shares of Class A common stock held through an irrevocable non-grantor trust, of which the Reporting Person's legal counsel is the sole trustee and the Reporting Person's child is the beneficiary. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class A common stock. [Holding #6] Security: Class B Common Stock Ownership: I (Indirect) Footnotes: [F9] Represents shares of Class B common stock held through an irrevocable grantor trust, of which the Reporting Person is the sole trustee and the Reporting Person is beneficiary. The Reporting Person is entitled to annuity payments from the trust, with any remaining assets to be distributed to the Allaire 2025 GRAT Remainder Trust, of which the Reporting Person's children are beneficiaries. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class B common stock except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. [F9] Represents shares of Class B common stock held through an irrevocable grantor trust, of which the Reporting Person is the sole trustee and the Reporting Person is beneficiary. The Reporting Person is entitled to annuity payments from the trust, with any remaining assets to be distributed to the Allaire 2025 GRAT Remainder Trust, of which the Reporting Person's children are beneficiaries. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class B common stock except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. [F9] Represents shares of Class B common stock held through an irrevocable grantor trust, of which the Reporting Person is the sole trustee and the Reporting Person is beneficiary. The Reporting Person is entitled to annuity payments from the trust, with any remaining assets to be distributed to the Allaire 2025 GRAT Remainder Trust, of which the Reporting Person's children are beneficiaries. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class B common stock except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. --- Footnotes (Complete Index) --- F1: Represents shares of Class A common stock held through an irrevocable non-grantor trust, of which the Reporting Person's legal counsel is the sole trustee and the Reporting Person's child is the beneficiary. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class A common stock. F2: Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class B common stock. F3: The restricted stock units are fully vested. F4: The restricted stock units vest in substantially equal monthly installments from July 1, 2025 through January 1, 2027, in each case, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with Circle Internet Group, Inc. through each applicable vesting date. F5: The restricted stock units vest in substantially equal monthly installments from July 1, 2025 through January 1, 2028, in each case, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with Circle Internet Group, Inc. through each applicable vesting date. F6: 1/4 of the shares subject to the restricted stock units vest on January 1, 2026 and the remaining portion vest in 36 substantially equal monthly installments thereafter, in each case, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with Circle Internet Group, Inc. through each applicable vesting date. F7: Each share of Class B common stock is convertible into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis at the option of the Reporting Person. In addition, each share of Class B common stock will convert automatically into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis upon any transfer of such share, except for certain permitted transfers described in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Shares of Class B common stock do not expire. F8: The shares of Class B common stock were withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of restricted stock units. F9: Represents shares of Class B common stock held through an irrevocable grantor trust, of which the Reporting Person is the sole trustee and the Reporting Person is beneficiary. The Reporting Person is entitled to annuity payments from the trust, with any remaining assets to be distributed to the Allaire 2025 GRAT Remainder Trust, of which the Reporting Person's children are beneficiaries. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class B common stock except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. --- Signature --- /s/ /s/ Sarah K. Wilson, as Attorney-in-Fact for Jeremy Allaire (2026-01-06)