TIME Studios and Circle Announce New Docuseries The Culture of Currency with Wyclef Jean

The Four-Part Documentary Series Explores the Intersection of Culture and Human-Centered Financial Innovation

NEW YORK, January 19, 2026 - TIME Studios, in partnership with Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, announced The Culture of Currency with Wyclef Jean, a new four-part documentary series that explores how identity, creativity, and financial innovation are reshaping communities across the globe. The series was unveiled Monday at the TIME100 Davos Dinner during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and will premiere later in 2026.

In the series, Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, and composer Wyclef Jean, who serves as Circle's Global Culture Advisor, travels through marketplaces, music scenes, and grassroots communities to uncover how people around the world - from Argentina and Turkey, to Brazil and South Korea - are using stablecoins as a tool for connection, creativity, and financial prosperity. Through immersive, on-the-ground storytelling and intimate conversations, The Culture of Currency with Wyclef Jean introduces audiences to stablecoin innovations that are transforming who gets to participate in the global economy - and why change often begins in unexpected places.

"As the future of money continues to shift at extraordinary speed, we wanted to tell a global, deeply human story about what this transition actually feels like on the ground," said Ben Bitonti, President, TIME Studios. "Working with Wyclef and Circle allows us to explore culture, creativity, and financial innovation through a lens that is both intimate and expansive - and that reflects TIME Studios' commitment to award-winning content that pushes the boundaries of nonfiction storytelling."

"Working with Circle, I've seen firsthand how stablecoin technology is creating new financial opportunities and connecting communities across the world," said Wyclef Jean. "This new docuseries with TIME Studios is about making that technology real, bringing it out of the headlines and into everyday life, showing how stablecoins are fueling creativity, commerce, connection, and a more inclusive future."

"The Culture of Currency with Wyclef Jean tells a deeply human story about how money, and our overall economic systems, are evolving. Not as an abstract technology, but as a lived experience," said Tim Queenan, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Circle. "Through real people and real communities, the series shows how stablecoins like USDC and blockchain technology are becoming tools for creativity, connection, and economic agency. Partnering with Wyclef and TIME Studios allows us to explore how open financial infrastructure can expand who gets to participate in the global economy, and what becomes possible when they do."

The series will be executive produced by TIME Studios and Circle. Tapping into the global nature of the series, each episode will be directed by a local filmmaker in each country where filming takes place.

Short-form, social-first companion content will extend the storytelling beyond the core episodes, featuring behind-the-scenes footage from on-set filming alongside insights into how stablecoins play a key role in supporting the cultural movements shaping the world.

The Culture of Currency with Wyclef Jean builds on TIME Studios' expanding portfolio of acclaimed branded entertainment, which includes award-winning collaborations that unite premium filmmaking with mission-driven partners. The project reflects TIME Studios' ongoing strategy to bring ambitious, culturally resonant stories to global audiences through innovative partnerships.

About TIME Studios

TIME Studios is the award-winning television, film, and immersive division of TIME, producing premium nonfiction, scripted, and branded storytelling for global audiences. With a focus on impactful, visually ambitious projects, TIME Studios has produced critically acclaimed work across documentary series, feature films, animation, and branded entertainment, including recent partnerships with leading creators, cultural figures, and global organizations. TIME Studios' work extends the brand's legacy of trusted journalism through cinematic storytelling across every platform.

About Circle

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes the world's largest stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com.

About Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean is a Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, and composer with over two decades of pioneering influence in the music industry and culture. As a founding member of the Fugees, their 1996 album "The Score" achieved monumental global and chart topping success, in addition to two Grammy Awards and a nomination for Album of the Year. He has released eight solo albums, including "The Carnival," which sold nearly nine million copies worldwide. As a producer and writer, he is responsible for hits like "Hips Don't Lie" (Shakira), "Maria Maria" (Santana) and more. In 2020, Wyclef launched the podcast "RunThatBack".

As a leader in music tech he co-founded SodoMoodLab, composing music for Showtime's "The Chi," is Chief Creative Officer of OpenWav, and a consultant for Google DeepMind, where he focuses on AI technology. As a philanthropist, he is deeply committed to honoring his home country of Haiti, recently sponsoring and mentoring Haitian students in a robotics program that achieved global accolades. He is a Global Ambassador for Global Citizen, is on the National Advisory Board for Music Will, and was honored with their 2025 Innovator Award. He remains a dynamic cultural force, seamlessly integrating music, education, and technology to drive meaningful social change.