The Takeover of Circle’s Institutional Arc Blockchain by Memecoins on Its Inaugural Day
When Circle unveiled its much‑anticipated Arc blockchain, the industry expected a measured rollout aimed at institutional investors seeking a secure, compliant layer for digital asset settlement. Instead, the network’s debut was quickly hijacked by a wave of meme‑driven tokens, turning what was meant to be a sober, professional launch into a chaotic showcase of speculative fervor. By Thursday mor…
Sept. 17, 2026, 11:42 a.m.