Circle (CRCL) director Adam Selipsky granted 2,018 RSUs in equity award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Selipsky Adam reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Circle Internet Group, Inc. board member Adam Selipsky received a grant of 2,018 restricted stock units of Class A common stock on May 15, 2026 as equity compensation. These units vest on the earlier of the company’s next annual stockholder meeting or the first anniversary of the grant date, contingent on his continued service. Following this grant, Selipsky has 3,868 shares subject to outstanding restricted stock units, reflecting a routine director award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Selipsky Adam

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	2,018	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 3,868 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. The restricted stock units were granted on May 15, 2026 and vest on the earlier date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders and the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through the applicable vesting date. Represents 3,868 shares of Class A common stock subject to outstanding restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 2,018 shares Post-grant RSU holdings: 3,868 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 2,018 shares Restricted stock units granted on May 15, 2026

Post-grant RSU holdings 3,868 shares Class A common stock subject to outstanding RSUs after transaction

Grant price $0.00 per share Equity award with no cash purchase price

Vesting trigger Earlier of next annual meeting or 1-year anniversary Service-based vesting condition for RSUs granted May 15, 2026

Key Terms

restricted stock units, annual meeting of stockholders, Class A common stock, vesting date

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restricted stock units financial

"The restricted stock units were granted on May 15, 2026 and vest on the earlier date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders..."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

annual meeting of stockholders regulatory

"vest on the earlier date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders and the first anniversary of the grant date..."

Class A common stock financial

"Represents 3,868 shares of Class A common stock subject to outstanding restricted stock units..."

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

vesting date financial

"subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through the applicable vesting date."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Selipsky Adam

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CIRCLE INTERNET GROUP, INC.

ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER, 87TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10007

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Circle Internet Group, Inc. [ CRCL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	05/15/2026		A		2,018(1)	A	$0	3,868(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The restricted stock units were granted on May 15, 2026 and vest on the earlier date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders and the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

2. Represents 3,868 shares of Class A common stock subject to outstanding restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person.

Remarks:

	/s/ Sarah K. Wilson, as Attorney-in-Fact for Adam Selipsky	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Adam Selipsky receive in this Circle (CRCL) Form 4 filing?

Adam Selipsky received 2,018 restricted stock units of Circle Class A common stock as an equity grant. These were awarded at no cash cost per share, reflecting routine director compensation rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

When do Adam Selipsky’s new Circle (CRCL) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of two dates: Circle’s next annual meeting of stockholders or the first anniversary of the May 15, 2026 grant. Vesting is conditioned on Selipsky continuing to serve the company through the applicable vesting date.

How many Circle (CRCL) shares does Adam Selipsky hold after this Form 4 grant?

After the grant, Adam Selipsky has 3,868 shares of Class A common stock subject to outstanding restricted stock units. This figure reflects his total equity awards reported in this filing and shows the size of his director-level position tied to vesting conditions.

Is Adam Selipsky’s Circle (CRCL) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

No, the Form 4 reports an equity award, not a market trade. The transaction code “A” indicates a grant or award acquisition of restricted stock units, provided at a stated price of $0.00 per share, rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

What conditions apply to Adam Selipsky’s Circle (CRCL) restricted stock unit grant?

The grant is subject to a service-based vesting condition. The restricted stock units vest only if Selipsky continues to serve Circle through the earlier of the next annual meeting of stockholders or one year after the May 15, 2026 grant date.