The U.S.-based issuer of one of the most popular cryptocurrencies made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday and quickly saw its value soar amid heavy interest from crypto enthusiasts and investors.

Circle Internet Group issues USDC, a stablecoin that can be traded at a 1-to-1 ratio for U.S. dollars, and EURC, which can similarly be traded for euros.

Stablecoins are a fast-growing corner of the cryptocurrency industry that offer a buffer against volatility because they are pegged to real-world assets, like U.S. dollars or gold.

Interest in Circle’s initial public offering is high. The company’s underwriters priced the offering at $31 per share Wednesday, up from an expected range of $27 to $28. The number of shares being sold was raised to 34 million from 32 million.

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