Circle Public Chain Arc to Launch Token! Introducing "Micro-Payment" Technology to Embrace the AI Agent Economy

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire announced the latest blueprint in Seoul, confirming that the payment public chain Arc Network will consider issuing tokens to promote the PoS mechanism.

Stablecoin issuer Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire revealed the company’s latest strategic blueprint at an offline event in Seoul yesterday. The focus was on the token issuance plan for Arc Network, the AI agent economy layout, and potential future collaborations with the Korean won stablecoin.

Stablecoin Payment Public Chain Arc Network to Issue Tokens

Allaire confirmed during the event that the stablecoin payment public chain Arc Network, developed over two years, has entered the testnet phase. This platform, defined as an economic operating system, is designed for large-scale transactions in mainstream markets and features quantum resistance. Currently, Circle is actively evaluating issuing a native token for Arc Network to establish governance, incentivize participation, and advance the system toward a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism.

Embracing the AI Agent Economy with Micro-Payments of One Millionth of a Cent

Circle is actively upgrading its infrastructure to prioritize AI. To meet the high-frequency, tiny-value data and computational transactions between AI agents, Circle will soon launch “Circle Nano Payments,” a technology capable of reducing transaction costs to as low as one millionth of a cent, supporting a vast AI economy.

Stablecoins Enter Physical E-Commerce, Stripe and Shopify Expand USDC Support

Allaire emphasized that stablecoins have long moved beyond mere crypto speculation into enterprise finance and the real economy. Global e-commerce and payment infrastructure giants Stripe and Shopify have integrated USDC checkout options. Through these seamless integrations, multinational corporations and retail merchants can complete global payments and fund transfers at very low costs and minimal time delays.

Optimistic about Korea’s prospects, actively seeking technical cooperation on Korean won stablecoins

Regarding South Korea’s proposed digital asset and stablecoin legislation, Allaire expressed high expectations. Facing the potential rise of the Korean won stablecoin (KRW Stablecoin), he demonstrated strong willingness to collaborate, stating that Circle is very willing to provide mature technical architecture and foreign exchange (Stable FX) infrastructure to help local Korean projects access global liquidity and jointly expand the stablecoin ecosystem.

• This article is reprinted with permission from: 《Chain News》
• Original title: 《Circle’s Public Chain Arc Network to Issue Tokens! Launching Micro-Payments to Welcome AI Agent Economy》
• Original author: Co2