Arc Launches Permissioned Blockchain with Big Names; Circle CEO Calls it a Major Milestone

September 15, 2026
Arc Launches Permissioned Blockchain with Big Names; Circle CEO Calls it a Major Milestone
  • The information is presented for informational purposes and should not be construed as financial advice.

  • Regulatory context is evolving, with centralized backdoors possible and ongoing uncertainty shaping crypto’s trajectory.

  • The piece situates Arc within broader industry and policy context and cites Cointelegraph’s editorial standards.

  • Circle did not immediately respond to comment requests.

  • Circle emphasizes that AI-generated code may contain errors and should be independently reviewed; Arc Studio does not sign, fund, or submit mainnet transactions on users’ behalf.

  • Arc advertises opt-in privacy, but actual privacy features are planned and not yet available.

  • Token pages link to live charts and show insider trades and social signals, while the aggregator routes trades across Uniswap V3/V4, bonding curves, and two-hop stock routes.

  • Arc is a public, Ethereum-compatible mainnet built around USDC, with a founding validator set that includes BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, DTCC, ICE, and major banks, signaling Wall Street's central role in the new digital economy.

  • Circle launches Arc mainnet as a Layer 1 blockchain with over 100 applications at launch and more than 100 institutional participants.

  • Arc integrates Circle Payments Network and StableFX to enable cross-currency settlement and streamline operations.

  • The article includes placeholder price projections for 2030 and 2040, with references to tools for future price predictions.

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