The early integration marks a departure from the usual practice of adding new blockchains after their ecosystems mature. Solana, for example, launched in 2020 but was not integrated into Fireblocks until late 2021.
The launch follows significant milestones for Circle in 2025. On June 5, the company raised $1.05 billion in its IPO, the first by a stablecoin issuer. Shares opened at $69 and peaked at nearly $299 in July before settling around $145 in mid-August.
Circle has also rolled out the Circle Payments Network to expand its settlement infrastructure, while U.S. regulators advanced clarity on stablecoins with the passage of the GENIUS Act in July.
Arc’s debut with Fireblocks aims to ensure Circle’s institutional partners can participate from the outset, reflecting the company’s strategy to strengthen USDC’s role as regulatory clarity and competition reshape the stablecoin landscape.
