Circle Debuts Arc Mainnet: Institutional Layer 1 Powered by BlackRock, Visa, and DTCC
September 17, 2026
Circle has launched the Arc mainnet, a permissioned Layer 1 blockchain using USDC for gas fees, with BlackRock, DTCC, and Visa among its inaugural block producers.
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MoneyGram Launches Stablecoin-Backed Visa Virtual Card in Colombia to Revolutionize Cross-Border Remittances
September 11, 2026
MoneyGram has unveiled its new stablecoin-powered virtual Visa card in Colombia, enabling remittance recipients to hold digital dollar balances and spend them seamlessly at millions of Visa merchants.
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Western Union and Rain Unveil Stablecard to Expand USDPT Remittances Across 37 Markets
August 20, 2026
Western Union and Rain have launched Stablecard in 37 markets, allowing users to receive USDPT stablecoin remittances on Solana and spend balances anywhere Visa is accepted.
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Circle Unveils Institutional Heavyweights as Founding Validators for New Arc Blockchain
August 20, 2026
Circle has announced 11 major financial and technology partners, including BlackRock, Visa, and Mastercard, to serve as founding validators for its permissioned Arc Layer 1 blockchain network.
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