Circle Internet Financial is actively contributing to the White House's blockchain and digital assets research agenda, emphasizing the potential of payment stablecoins and digital assets to revolutionize financial transactions by making them faster, cheaper, and safer while upholding democratic principles. The company supports the National Digital Assets Research and Development agenda, seeing it as a pivotal move toward fostering economic growth, consumer protection, responsible innovation, and bolstering U.S. competitiveness. Circle highlights the significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements that stablecoins, particularly when backed by USD and regulated, can bring to financial systems, pointing out their lower energy consumption compared to traditional payment methods. The firm advocates for the advancement of technologies like Zero-Knowledge Proofs and post-quantum signature schemes to enhance security and privacy within the digital economy. Circle also calls for legislative action to integrate privately-issued digital currencies into the U.S. regulatory framework, ensuring that digital asset development aligns with democratic values, security, and global leadership objectives.