Duan Yongping Makes First Investment in Crypto Company: Why Circle?
Duan Yongping, a renowned Chinese investor known as the "Chinese Buffett," has made his first investment in the cryptocurrency space through his family office, H&H International Investment LLC. According to a recent 13F filing, the firm acquired a position in stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL), valued at approximately $19.08 million.
While this amount represents only 0.2% of Duan's total portfolio, the move is symbolically significant. Historically cautious towards Web3 and crypto assets, Duan's investment philosophy aligns with traditional value investing principles—emphasizing understandable business models, strong moats, and stable cash flows. Most crypto projects have not met these criteria.
Circle, however, stands apart. Its core business revolves around issuing the USDC stablecoin and generating interest income from its reserve assets, primarily U.S. Treasuries. This model resembles a money market fund or digital dollar bank, providing predictable revenue. Circle's Q1 2026 financials showed strong growth: revenue reached $694 million (up 20% year-on-year), with 94% from reserve interest, and adjusted EBITDA was $151 million (up 24%). USDC circulation grew 28% to $77 billion.
Duan's investment signals a shift: stablecoin infrastructure like Circle's is becoming legible to traditional value investors. It represents a bridge between crypto and mainstream finance, underscored by Circle's recent $222 million pre-sale for its Arc layer-1 blockchain, backed by major firms like a16z and BlackRock. This move suggests that as regulatory clarity improves and business models mature, more crypto-native companies may gain acceptance from traditional capital.
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