Wall Street Meets Web3: BlackRock, Visa, and Mastercard Back Circle’s New Arc Blockchain
Aug 5, 2026
< 1 min read
by Chayanika Deka
for CryptoPotato

Share:
AI Overview
Circle named the founding validator cohort for Arc, its open blockchain network associated with USDC, and is operating a private mainnet with more than 100 ecosystem and institutional builders. The project is on track for a public mainnet launch on September 16, 2026, a clear milestone for crypto adoption, validator decentralization, DeFi integrations and potential token activity.
Bullish
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has announced the founding validator cohort for Arc, its open blockchain network. It is currently in private mainnet with more than 100 ecosystem and institutional builders.
Circle said the network is on track for a public mainnet launch on September 16, 2026.
Read More









