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Circle Arc blockchain launch goes live with BlackRock, Visa and DTCC as validators

The Cryptonomist·September 16, 2026·1 min read
Circle Arc blockchain launch goes live with BlackRock, Visa and DTCC as validators

Circle launched Arc, a new Layer 1 blockchain where every transaction fee is paid in USDC instead of a volatile crypto token. The launch went live Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with block production handled by major traditional finance names including BlackRock, Visa, and DTCC.

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