AI agents2026-09-30 20:13:38AI agents hire humans for 3D world scanning and pay in USDC over ArcTechub News reported that AI agents are hiring humans to carry out 3D world-scanning tasks and paying them in USDC through Circle’s Arc blockchain. The setup points to a practical use case where artificial intelligence and blockchain infrastructure meet in real-world data collection. It also highlights a microtask-based payment flow, with stablecoin settlement used as the compensation mechanism. The report frames the model as an example of how AI systems can coordinate human labor for physical-world input while blockchain rails handle payment.40
Bonk Guy2026-09-22 08:45:21Bonk Guy says he never took paid shill deals and will resume posting positions on XTrader Bonk Guy said his X account was locked about a week ago after he posted about the Arc blockchain, and that the platform required a 「paid partnership」 label on the post before the account could be restored. He said the post mentioned Arc, Long and Fomo, but added that he had never interacted with Arc, only first spoke with Long after the post went live, and that Fomo had always publicly disclosed its referral-link relationship. Bonk Guy said he received no payment or partnership arrangement from Arc or Long. He added that, after looking into the issue, X appeared to require posts containing referral links to carry the 「paid partnership」 label, even though he does not believe that description is accurate in his case. Bonk Guy also said Pumpfun approached him about a month ago to trade on the platform and later proposed a product adviser role and other forms of cooperation, all of which he declined. He said he plans to keep sharing positions, trades and market views on X while following the platform’s current rules.350
stablecoin2026-08-11 01:11:53Bitwise's Rasmussen: Circle Is 'Severely Undervalued' as Stablecoin Market Could Hit $5TBitwise research head Ryan Rasmussen says investors are underestimating Circle as stablecoin adoption scales up. He expects the stablecoin market to jump from about $300 billion today to $3-$5 trillion. Rasmussen sees Circle's existing market share as a first-mover advantage as U.S. regulations take shape. Beyond reserve income, he says Circle's payment infrastructure push is 'severely undervalued.' He predicts Circle will become both a stablecoin giant and a payments giant in five years, drawing parallels to Visa and Mastercard. He also downplays competition from stablecoins issued by banks and consumer firms, arguing overall market growth should leave room for Circle to expand. Finally, he flags Circle's Arc blockchain as a test of its move into payment infrastructure, with adoption and integration into traditional finance key to watch over the next year.1870
Circle2026-08-03 19:36:45Circle acquires nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBMCircle has acquired nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM, covering more than 680 patent families tied to blockchain systems, financial services, and enterprise infrastructure. The company did not disclose the financial terms of the deal and did not say whether it plans to enforce the patents against competitors. Circle said the portfolio will support businesses including USDC, Circle Payments Network, and its Arc blockchain. Fortune said the limited disclosure around the transaction has raised concern that the patents could become legal tools used against rivals or startups. Circle has not announced a defensive patent pledge or any licensing program tied to the portfolio.1830
Arc blockchai2026-07-22 17:20:14Arc Launches With Quantum-Resistant Security, Built by Circle Around USDCArc, a blockchain developed by Circle, has launched with quantum-resistant signature options at wallet creation and a USDC-centered transaction model. The project also plans to extend protection to validators, cloud infrastructure, and confidential transaction data.1580
Circle2026-07-22 12:35:13Circle Maps Out Quantum-Safe Plan for Arc Ahead of 2026 MainnetCircle said Arc will launch in 2026 with optional quantum-resistant wallets and upgraded signatures, then expand protections across private data, infrastructure, and validator security in later phases.1830
Circle2026-07-09 06:19:23Circle Stock Surges 16% on $222M Arc Token Presale Backed by BlackRock and ApolloCircle Internet Group shares closed 16% higher on Monday, pushing year-to-date gains to ~68%. The company announced a $222 million pre-launch token sale for its L1 blockchain Arc at a $3 billion fully diluted valuation, with investors including BlackRock, A16z, and Apollo. USDC onchain transaction volume hit $21.5 trillion in Q1 2026, up 263% YoY.1790
Circle2026-07-09 06:16:53Circle Stock Surges 16% as Arc Blockchain Raise Attracts BlackRock, ApolloCircle Internet Group (CRCL) closed up 16% on May 11, 2026, hitting a year-to-date gain of 68%. The rally was fueled by a $222M pre-launch token sale for its Arc L1 blockchain, backed by BlackRock, A16z, and Apollo, alongside strong USDC adoption metrics.1760