Stablecoin issuer Circle has officially announced Arc, its next-generation blockchain project designed for enterprise-grade financial transactions. Circle Unveils “Arc,” Its Enterprise-Focused Layer-1 Blockchain Developed as an open-source Layer-1 network, Arc aims to offer high scalability and reliability for stablecoin payments, foreign exchange (FX) transactions, and capital markets applications. Compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), Arc will allow developers to easily integrate their existing Ethereum-based applications. One of the network's most notable features is the use of USDC as the native gas token for transaction fees. This allows users and institutions to simplify their payment processes by paying fees directly with the stablecoin. Circle plans to launch Arc's public testnet in the fall of this year. Following the testnet phase, the mainnet is expected to become a key infrastructure, particularly for global payment providers, banks, and large-scale financial institutions. The project is expected to expand USDC's use in various financial areas, such as payments, trading, and asset transfers. Circle officials state that Arc will make stablecoin-based financial solutions more efficient in terms of both speed and cost. In the long term, Circle aims to position Arc as an attractive ecosystem not only for enterprise use but also for developers and fintech startups. This move is strategically important as it strengthens the company's position in the global stablecoin market. *This is not investment advice.