Circle Taps Visa, Mastercard and BlackRock as Validators for September Arc Launch
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Circle is tapping Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock as validators for its September Arc launch, expanding its network security and credibility. Meanwhile, Circle's USDC distribution deal with Coinbase has been renewed on existing terms, maintaining a stable supply of the popular stablecoin.
Circle's USDC distribution deal with Coinbase has been renewed on existing terms, and Arc's testnet has processed half a billion transactions.