Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Launches Arc Mainnet And Expands Into Bank Payments

Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) has launched Arc, its open Layer 1 blockchain built for financial markets, on mainnet. The firm has also entered a collaboration with Volante Technologies to bring stablecoin and AI-powered payment capabilities to banks. Through Volante's banking connections, Circle plans to link USDC and onchain settlement tools with existing payment and treasury systems. The Arc mainnet release and Volante partnership align with broader themes our research has identified...