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Circle Arc Blockchain Launch Revolutionizes Institutional Layer 1
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Circle launched Arc, a Layer 1 blockchain with transaction fees paid in USDC and block production controlled by 11 institutional validators including BlackRock, Visa, and DTCC. Arc supports EVM-compatible smart contracts, targets sub-second transaction finality with over 3,000 TPS capacity, and hosts over 100 applications at launch.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 16 Sep 2026 and 20 Sep 2026.
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You can now build on a stable-fee Layer 1 blockchain anchored by major financial firms. This creates a rare opportunity to access an institutional-grade network with predictable costs and compliance baked in.
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6 sources · first reported 16 Sep 2026 · latest 20 Sep 2026
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