How Circle’s Institutional Arc Blockchain Was Overrun by Meme Coins on Its Inaugural Day
When Circle, the payments firm best known for its USDC stablecoin, unveiled its new public blockchain called Arc, expectations were high among institutional investors, developers, and the broader crypto community. The platform was marketed as a secure, scalable, and compliant environment for large‑scale financial applications, promising fast settlement, robust governance, and a suite of tools tai…
Sept. 17, 2026, 11:42 a.m.