News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Wed, Sep 16, 2026 11:56 AM

Circle launches Arc mainnet with USDC as native gas token - market briefing

OpenBook briefing: Circle launches Arc mainnet with USDC as native gas token. What it means for equities, FX and crypto traders.

OpenBook market desk: Circle’s Arc mainnet is live with USDC for transaction fees, support for more than 20 fiat stablecoins and links to over 20 blockchains.

Why this matters for multi-asset traders

The headline theme is "Circle launches Arc mainnet with USDC as native gas token". We reframe the story for readers tracking equities, FX majors and crypto liquidity - without copying the original wording.

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