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View in browser Hi there, here are the top things happening at Circle Arc Public Mainnet launches September 16 LEARN MORE Circle receives a trust charter from the NYDFS LEARN MORE Circle acquires IBM’s blockchain patent portfolio LEARN MORE USDC and CCTP arrive on X Layer LEARN MORE Arc Public Mainnet launches September 16 Arc Mainnet will go live on September 16 as an open internet platform after private mainnet testing with more than 100 ecosystem and institutional builders. Purpose-built for financial markets, real-time money movement, and agentic economic activity, Arc brings together USDC as native gas, local fiat stablecoins, tokenized funds, programmable bitcoin (BTC), and leading onchain applications. Reserve your spot to watch keynotes, partner conversations, and product demonstrations accompanying the historic launch event. Circle receives a trust charter from the NYDFS Circle received a limited purpose trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The charter extends a regulatory relationship that began when Circle became the first company to receive a BitLicense from the NYDFS in 2015. It reflects Circle’s commitment to safety, transparency, and compliance as digital assets become more widely used across payments, settlement, and capital markets. Read the announcement. Circle acquires IBM’s blockchain patent portfolio Circle acquired more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 worldwide patents from IBM’s blockchain patent portfolio. The patents span blockchain technology, banking, financial services, insurance, enterprise infrastructure, supply chain verification, and secure cloud operations. The acquisition strengthens Circle’s intellectual property foundation across USDC1, CPN, Arc, and its growing suite of onchain products and agentic financial tools. Circle and IBM also plan to explore additional commercial opportunities in the future. Learn more. USDC and CCTP arrive on X Layer2 Native USDC and CCTP are now live on X Layer, an EVM-compatible Layer-2 (L2) blockchain from OKX3 that supports payments, AI-native workflows, DeFi activity, and more. The launch brings Circle-issued USDC and secure crosschain transfer infrastructure to OKX’s trading ecosystem. Businesses and developers can use native USDC for dollar-denominated payments, settlement, lending, borrowing, and agentic commerce, while CCTP supports secure USDC transfers between X Layer and other supported blockchains without relying on third-party bridges. 1. USDC and EURC are issued by regulated affiliates of Circle. See Circle’s list of regulatory authorizations. 2. Circle has a commercial relationship with X Layer. 3. Circle has a commercial relationship with OKX. Circle Technology Services, LLC (“CTS”) is a software provider and does not provide regulated financial or advisory services. You are solely responsible for services you provide to users, including obtaining any necessary licenses or approvals and otherwise complying with applicable laws. For additional details, refer to the Circle Developer terms of service. The USDC Bridge is provided by Circle Technology Services, LLC (“CTS”). CTS is a software provider and does not provide regulated financial or advisory services. CTS is not acting in any capacity as a money transmitter or money services business, and CTS does not provide any regulated financial services in connection with the USDC Bridge. CTS never custodies your digital assets or has access to your private keys. Blockchain transactions are irreversible; if you enter an incorrect, incomplete, or incompatible recipient address, your USDC will be permanently lost and CTS cannot help you recover it. Fees are non-refundable once a transaction has been submitted to a blockchain network. Any attacks or delays on any blockchain network might materially impact you or your ability to access your USDC. Digital assets are not legal tender and are not covered by deposit protection insurance. Tran