PANews reported on January 30th that, according to Cointelegraph, stablecoin issuer Circle plans to focus on building more durable infrastructure in 2026 to facilitate enterprise and institutional adoption. Circle's Chief Product and Technology Officer, Nikhil Chandhok, stated that the company will push its Layer 1 blockchain, Arc, aimed at institutions and mass use, from the testnet to production.

Simultaneously, Circle plans to expand its tokens USDC, EURC, USYC, and partner-launched stablecoins by extending to more blockchains. Circle will also scale its applications, such as its payment network, enabling institutions to directly use stablecoin payments without having to build and operate the underlying infrastructure themselves. Furthermore, the company will continue to invest in developing its stablecoin USDC, ensuring seamless operation across various chains and improving the user experience.