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Circle Reveals Institutional Validators for Arc Blockchain Ahead of September Mainnet Debut
Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) has unveiled the initial group of validators set to secure its Arc blockchain, marking a key step toward the network's public mainnet launch scheduled for September 16, 2026.
Driven by USDC Growth, Circle Returns to Profitability in Q2
Circle generated $701 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2026. This annual growth of 7% is mainly based on the expansion of USDC.
Circle Names BlackRock, Visa and DTCC Among 11 Founding Validators for Arc
Circle recruited a validator set almost entirely from traditional finance for Arc's Sept. 16 mainnet launch, landing the news alongside a quarter in which its core business barely grew.
Circle stock jumps 5% as Q2 earnings beat expectations, USDC supply grows 19%
Circle is set to publicly debut its Arc chain next month.
Circle renews Coinbase USDC deal, rules out dividends
Circle renewed its Coinbase USDC deal for three years and ruled out quarterly dividends as it redirects capital toward growth and partnerships.
Circle Posts $701 Million Q2 Revenue as USDC Activity Accelerates
Circle reported stronger second-quarter earnings as USDC circulation and transaction activity expanded. The stablecoin issuer also set a September launch date for Arc, its institutional blockchain network. USDC Volume Jumps 151% to $14.
Circle posts $701M in Q2 revenue as BlackRock, Visa join Arc validator set ahead of mainnet launch
Circle's strategic partnerships and regulatory advancements position it as a pivotal player in institutional crypto, despite margin pressures. Circle posts $701M in Q2 revenue as BlackRock, Visa join Arc validator set ahead of mainnet launch.
Circle Names Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock as Validators for Arc Launch
Circle has named Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock among the founding validator cohort for Arc, its upcoming blockchain, ahead of a September 16 mainnet launch. The selection of three of the most recognizable names in global payments and asset management makes the Circle Arc validators announcement a marker of institutional ambition.
Circle revenue misses estimates despite $14.8T in USDC transactions
USDC activity surged during Circle's second quarter, but falling reserve returns limited revenue growth and overshadowed its return to profit.
Circle Taps Visa, Mastercard and BlackRock as Validators for September Arc Launch
Circle's USDC distribution deal with Coinbase has been renewed on existing terms, and Arc's testnet has processed half a billion transactions.
Circle Shares Climb After Mixed Results and Fresh Arc Blockchain Support
Circle reported $701 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, falling short of Wall Street's estimate of $712 million. Net income from continuing operations reached $48 million, beating analyst expectations and marking a $530 million year-over-year increase.
Circle Reports Higher Revenue, Expands USDC and Arc Network
Circle reported higher revenue and returned to quarterly profitability as USDC circulation expanded, while the stablecoin issuer positioned its upcoming Arc blockchain as infrastructure for institutional payments and tokenized financial assets.
