Circle’s native cryptocurrency seeks to transform how digital money is managed online
- Circle plans to launch a native token on its Arc blockchain to boost network participation and decentralization, following a 66% revenue surge to $740M in Q3 2025. - The Arc Network, designed for stablecoin transactions with sub-second finality, has attracted 100+ participants including Goldman Sachs and Visa since its October testnet launch. - USDC circulation hit $73.7B (up 108% YoY), while analysts project its supply could triple by 2027, though regulatory challenges loom over tokenized governance mod
Circle Considers Native Token for Arc Following Q3 Profit Jump
Stablecoin provider
The Arc Network, described as a “blockchain specifically designed for stablecoin operations,” offers gas fees paid in stablecoins and near-instant transaction finality.
The native token proposal is part of a larger effort to shift Arc toward decentralized governance. “A native token could encourage participation, drive adoption, better align Arc stakeholders, and help secure the network’s long-term success,” the company wrote in its earnings statement, as
Circle’s financial performance highlights its expanding role in the stablecoin sector.
The Arc project is gaining momentum as more institutions seek tokenized infrastructure. Over 29 financial firms—including Brex, Kraken, and Deutsche Börse—are already using Circle’s Circle Payments Network (CPN) for international payments, with annualized transaction volume reaching $3.4 billion, as
Market analysts see the native token as a potential growth driver. William Blair reaffirmed its “outperform” rating for Circle, citing USDC’s leadership in liquidity and infrastructure, as
Still, the move toward decentralization brings its own hurdles. While Circle initially planned for Arc to use USDC for gas fees, it now intends to adopt a distributed validator system, as
As Circle targets a 2026 mainnet launch for Arc, its ability to balance institutional collaboration with decentralized governance will be key. With USDC’s supply projected to grow at a 40% annualized rate, as
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