Circle: In 2026, the focus will be on building a more stable and scalable stablecoin infrastructure to drive adoption by enterprises and institutions.

Circle stated that in 2026 it will focus on building a more stable and scalable stablecoin infrastructure to drive enterprise and institutional adoption. Nikhil Chandhok, Circle's Chief Product and Technology Officer, disclosed that the company plans to move its Layer 1 blockchain, Arc, aimed at institutions, from the testnet to production, and expand the deployment of USDC, EURC, USYC, and partner-issued stablecoins on more blockchains. Simultaneously, Circle will expand its payment network and application capabilities, enabling institutions to directly use stablecoins for payments without having to build their own underlying infrastructure. It will also improve the usability of USDC by optimizing cross-chain experiences, simplifying on-chain complexity, and enhancing developer tools. (Cointelegraph)