The Takeover of Circle’s Institutional Arc Blockchain by Memecoins on Its Inaugural Day
When Circle launched its much‑anticipated Arc blockchain, the financial community expected a measured, institution‑focused debut. Arc was marketed as a high‑throughput, low‑latency network designed for large‑scale settlement, stablecoin issuance, and other enterprise‑grade applications. The narrative was clear: a secure, compliant infrastructure that would attract banks, custodians, and other reg…
Sept. 17, 2026, 11:42 a.m.