Circle Launches Arc – A USDC-Powered Blockchain for Stablecoin Efficiency
Circle has unveiled Arc, an open Layer-1 blockchain specifically engineered to optimize stablecoin payments, foreign exchange, and capital markets. This EVM-compatible network utilizes USDC as its native gas token, prioritizing speed, security, and cost-effectiveness for institutional applications.
A public testnet launch is scheduled for fall 2025, enabling developers to rigorously evaluate the infrastructure before mainnet deployment. This initiative highlights increasing corporate demand for specialized stablecoin settlement layers as tokenized asset adoption accelerates.