Circle Arc blockchain names founding validators, mainnet set for September 16
Circle's Arc chain names its initial validator set, with mainnet launch scheduled for mid-September to support institutional stablecoin payments.
The Ether: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Blocks: 25,685,000 - 25,692,172
Slots: 14,921,999 - 14,929,198
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