Circle's stock (CRCL) is still gaining on Friday after it exploded higher in its first day of trading, rising as much as 200% in Thursday's session after the stablecoin issuer's long-anticipated public market debut.

Circle stock rose as much as 235% in its first day as a public company. The stablecoin market is having a moment, also getting attention from lawmakers.

Circle, the company behind the $61 billion stablecoin USDC, made a roaring debut on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, becoming the first stablecoin issuer to go public and making CEO and cofounder Jeremy Allaire a billionaire.