Circle: Arc to Gradually Transition from Testnet to Production Environment, Focusing on Building Resilient Stablecoin Infrastructure This Year

Odaily News Stablecoin issuer Circle has announced that it will focus on building more resilient stablecoin infrastructure in 2026 to drive further adoption at the enterprise and institutional levels. Nikhil Chandhok, Circle's Chief Product and Technology Officer, revealed plans to gradually transition its Layer 1 blockchain Arc, designed for institutions and large-scale applications, from testnet to production environment. Meanwhile, Circle will continue to expand the use cases for USDC, EURC, USYC, and partner-issued stablecoins by supporting more blockchain networks, thereby enhancing token usability and reach. Chandhok stated that this includes deepening native support on key networks, strengthening integration with Arc, and making it easier for institutional users to hold, transfer, and programmatically use stablecoins within their daily business workflows. (Cointelegraph)