Circle CEO: Arc Token Still in the Exploration Phase, Mainnet Expected to Launch in 2026

On February 26, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire addressed questions about the Arc token and its launch during the company’s Q4 2025 earnings conference call. He stated: “We’re still actively exploring the Arc token—this is a highly valuable effort as we deepen our understanding of how the token supports critical functions like stakeholder incentives, governance, security, functionality, and utility within the Arc network. That exploration remains ongoing.” “Currently, we haven’t shared any specific timelines because we’re still in the exploration phase. That said, we’ve made significant progress on the Arc project and are steadily advancing toward the Arc mainnet launch, which we expect in 2026.” Allaire added: “We anticipate top companies will participate in operating Arc infrastructure, deploying applications on it, and providing infrastructure support for asset issuers and AI agents across a wide range of use cases. We’ll disclose more details once they’re available for public release.”