Circle has updated its terms of service to allow the legal purchase of firearms using its stablecoin, USDC. This change, welcomed by at least one firearms trade group, marks a shift from Circle's previous policy, which prohibited such transactions. The revised terms now only ban purchases that violate applicable laws. The Firearm Industry Trade Association (NSSF) praised the update, viewing it as a victory for gun rights and expressing concerns over financial tools being used to infringe on Second Amendment rights. Circle, which has experienced significant growth since the election of President Donald Trump, including a $1 billion IPO, had faced criticism from the NSSF for its earlier policy, which they labeled as ideological financial discrimination.