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Could Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Become A Bigger Force In Onchain Finance?
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Circle Internet Group has launched Arc, an open Layer 1 blockchain integrating its USDC and EURC stablecoins with backing from major financial institutions like BlackRock, DTCC, Mastercard, and Visa. Arc aims to consolidate Circle's stablecoin issuance with transaction infrastructure, potentially shifting revenue from reserve income to infrastructure fees.
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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Circle is turning its stablecoin issuance into a full transaction layer backed by top financial giants. You need to revisit your fintech positioning now because Circle's move challenges purely reserve-based revenue models with infrastructure-driven income.
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6 sources · first reported 16 Sep 2026 · latest 20 Sep 2026
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