Circle and Fireblocks Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost USDC Adoption Among Financial Institutions

USDC News - Circle and Fireblocks have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate institutional adoption of USDC by integrating Circle's stablecoin platform with Fireblocks' custody and payments infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on Arc, a new Layer-1 blockchain developed by Circle Technology Services specifically for regulated institutions handling digital dollars. Fireblocks, which secures over $10 trillion in digital asset transfers across more than 120 blockchains, will provide the secure infrastructure for Arc. This enterprise-grade blockchain offers programmable compliance features, bridging traditional finance with on-chain stablecoin transactions. The integration enables real-time USDC settlement through Circle Gateway and Fireblocks Network. The partnership unlocks global payment rails for financial institutions via Circle Payments Network, creating a seamless ecosystem for stablecoin-based finance. Arc's architecture addresses institutional requirements for interoperability and regulatory compliance—key hurdles in digital asset adoption.