Circle plans to launch its new Arc layer-1 blockchain with “day one” institutional access through Fireblocks, the custody and tokenization platform used by over 2,400 banks, asset managers, and fintechs. Arc is positioned as an enterprise-focused chain for “stablecoin finance,” aiming to provide predictable fees, compliance-ready features, and institutional-grade tooling.

Institutional confidence in stablecoins has reached unprecedented levels, with over 50% of the $3 trillion in digital asset transfers processed by Fireblocks involving stablecoins like USDT and USDC.