Circle: Arc will gradually move from the testnet to the production environment, focusing this year on building resilient stablecoin infrastructure

Stablecoin issuer Circle has announced plans to focus on building a more resilient stablecoin infrastructure by 2026 to drive further adoption at the enterprise and institutional levels.

Circle's Chief Product and Technology Officer Nikhil Chandhok revealed plans to gradually transition its Layer 1 blockchain Arc, aimed at institutions and large-scale applications, from testnet to production environment. Meanwhile, Circle will continue to expand the use cases for USDC, EURC, USYC, and partner-issued stablecoins by supporting more blockchain networks to enhance the token's availability and reach. Chandhok stated that this includes deepening native support on key networks, strengthening integration with Arc, and making it easier for institutional users to hold, transfer, and programmatically use stablecoins as part of their daily business processes.