The Takeover of Circle’s Institutional Arc Blockchain by Memecoins on Its Inaugural Day
When Circle unveiled its Arc blockchain, the industry expected a quiet, methodical launch aimed at institutional investors seeking a stable, secure layer for digital asset settlement. Instead, the network’s debut was anything but subdued. Within hours of the chain’s activation, a wave of meme‑coin transactions flooded the platform, turning what was meant to be a measured rollout into a chaotic sh…
Sept. 17, 2026, 11:42 a.m.