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Circle S, a digital payments company, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) that is set to test the confidence of the crypto market following the shock tariff announcement by former President Donald Trump.

The company, which is backed by investors including Digital Currency Group and Blockchain Capital, is looking to raise $100 million through the IPO, according to a regulatory filing. The move comes as the crypto market is still reeling from the impact of Trump's surprise announcement last month that he would impose a 10% tariff on imported aluminum and a 25% tariff on imported steel.

The tariffs, which are set to take effect in June, have sparked concerns among investors that the move could lead to a slowdown in the global economy and impact the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Circle S, which was founded in 2013, has built a reputation for its digital payment solutions and has processed billions of dollars in transactions for its customers. The company has also been at the forefront of the digital currency revolution, having launched its own cryptocurrency, Circle, in 2014.

The IPO filing comes as the crypto market is already showing signs of stress, with the price of Bitcoin falling by around 10% in the past week. The move is seen as a test of the market's confidence in the face of uncertainty and volatility.

"This is a significant test of the market's confidence," said Michael Moro, CEO of CryptoCompare, a digital currency data provider. "The tariffs are a major shock to the system and it's unclear how the market will react. But Circle S's IPO filing shows that the company is committed to moving forward and that it believes the market will recover."

The IPO filing is also seen as a sign that the company is confident in its ability to weather the storm and continue to grow in the face of uncertainty.

"This is a major milestone for Circle S and a testament to the company's resilience and commitment to its vision," said Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle. "We believe that our digital payment solutions and our commitment to innovation will continue to drive growth and success in the face of uncertainty."

The IPO filing is expected to be followed by a series of roadshows and investor meetings in the coming weeks, with the company looking to raise the necessary funds to support its growth plans. The move is seen as a significant step forward for the company and a test of the market's confidence in the face of uncertainty.