Circle reports Q2 2026 revenue growth and improved profitability, with progress on Arc and U.S. trust bank charters for regulated stablecoin infrastructure.

DeFi & Yields · 2026-08-05

Circle reported Q2 2026 revenue of $701 million, up 7% year-over-year, alongside sharply improved profitability with net income from continuing operations reaching $48 million compared to a loss in the prior year. USDC in circulation grew 19% to $73.3 billion, while onchain transaction volume surged 151% to $14.8 trillion. The company announced Arc's September 16 mainnet launch with a validator cohort including BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, and DTCC, and received final approval to establish Circle National Trust, a U.S. national trust bank charter.

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