GoKawiilCircle Launches Arc, a Permissioned Blockchain Built Around USDC
Circle has unveiled Arc, a new blockchain network designed for institutional finance, with USDC stablecoin functioning as its core settlement asset. The network is permissioned, meaning access is restricted, and is backed by major financial players including BlackRock, Visa, and Mastercard.
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This marks a shift from open, permissionless crypto experimentation toward blockchain infrastructure controlled and validated by traditional financial institutions. By anchoring the network to USDC and inviting Wall Street firms as validators, Circle is positioning stablecoins as core plumbing for institutional finance rather than just a trading tool for retail crypto users.
- Arc is a permissioned blockchain, restricting participation unlike public networks such as Ethereum.
- USDC serves as the central asset for transactions and settlement on Arc.
- Backing from BlackRock, Visa, and Mastercard signals deepening ties between traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure.
Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-09-18
Published there as: “Mr. Robot’s Ecoin Comes to Life Via Wall Street’s New Blockchain”
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