Circle Launches Arc Blockchain: USDC-Powered Payments for Institutions

Circle has introduced Arc, a new Layer-1 blockchain designed to revolutionize global payments using USDC as native gas. This innovative solution aims to enhance financial transactions and improve interoperability between blockchain networks. 🤝 🌎 The public testnet launch is slated for fall 2025. 🗓️ Arc will be integrated into Circle’s existing platform, offering a robust framework for stablecoin FX, capital markets applications, and more. 💰.