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Circle Sets September Launch for Arc Blockchain While Expanding Native USDC to OKX's X Layer

7 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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7 August 2026

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technology

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FintechCrypto & Web3Payments

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Circle announced the September 16 launch of its Arc blockchain and expanded native USDC support with the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol to OKX's X Layer, enhancing USDC's role in payments, DeFi, and institutional settlement.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, Crypto & Web3 and Payments.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Circle's launch of Arc and USDC expansion to OKX's X Layer opens new rails for stablecoin payments and DeFi integration. You should explore integrating direct native USDC on emerging blockchains to avoid reliance on bridged stablecoins.

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