Chainlink Expands to Arc and MOVA Chain as Institutional Blockchain Adoption Accelerates

Chainlink has expanded its services to two new networks: Arc and MOVA Chain. The timing is significant, as Arc's mainnet launched on September 16, 2026, with Chainlink's infrastructure already running underneath it before the first block was finalized.

Chainlink rolled out its services on Arc in stages. Data Feeds went live on Arc mainnet on September 9, giving the network reliable price oracle coverage before its official launch. Data Streams followed on September 15, adding low-latency market data suited for more complex financial applications. CCIP, Chainlink's cross-chain messaging layer, activated on Arc's mainnet the same day the network itself launched, September 16.

MOVA Chain adopted Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol in July 2026, giving it secure cross-chain messaging to connect with the broader ecosystem. With CCIP now live on over 50 chains, MOVA gains immediate access to that network rather than building cross-chain bridges from scratch.

Circle built Arc as a permissioned layer-1 designed for institutional use, and the validator network includes BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, DTCC, and ICE. Gas fees on Arc are paid in USDC rather than a native volatile token.