Circle Speeds Up Arc Blockchain Development for Institutional Use

Circle, the company behind popular stablecoin USDC, is accelerating its Arc blockchain project to production in 2026. The goal is to make it easier for institutions to use stablecoins like USDC across multiple blockchains.

The move comes as banks and financial institutions begin to explore launching their own stablecoins, following changes in US regulations. Circle's infrastructure push aims to simplify the process of integrating stablecoins with underlying systems, reducing complexity and improving developer tools.