Circle Secures Big-Name Validators Ahead of Arc Blockchain Launch
Circle's Arc blockchain has attracted several high-profile validators ahead of its launch. The founding cohort includes BlackRock, Visa, and Mastercard, among others.
The network is set to go live on September 16, 2026, after a private mainnet phase with over 100 ecosystem and institutional builders.
BlackRock's participation also includes the deployment of its BUIDL fund on the Arc network. The setup aims to allow institutional investors to subscribe to, redeem, and deploy fund assets within one on-chain environment.