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Circle Stock Surges 7% Amid Strong Q2 Results and Arc Blockchain Mainnet Launch
Circle Internet Group's stock surged 7.16% after the company reported strong second-quarter 2026 results and launched its Arc blockchain mainnet, attracting over 100 institutional partners.
The Arc mainnet, introduced on September 16, 2026, enables USDC-based fees, sub-second settlement, and support for tokenized assets in financial markets. Key partners include BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, and DTCC as validators.
Circle's revenue reached $701.3 million in Q2 2026, with a gross profit of $154.8 million and net income from continuing operations of $48.2 million. The company is trading above key moving averages, but longer-term indicators reflect a persistent bearish alignment.