[Circle CEO: Arc Token Still in Exploration Phase, Mainnet Expected to Launch in 2026] BlockBeats News, February 26 – During Circle's Q4 2025 earnings call, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire responded to questions regarding the progress and launch timeline of the Arc token, stating, 'We are still actively exploring the Arc token. I believe this is a very valuable exploration. We are gaining a deeper understanding of how the token can play a critical role in stakeholder incentives, governance, security, and functional utility within the Arc network. Therefore, this exploration is ongoing. At this time, we have not communicated any specific timeline, as we are still in the exploration phase. However, as I mentioned, we have made significant progress on the Arc project and are steadily advancing toward the launch of the Arc mainnet, which is expected to go live in 2026. We anticipate seeing some outstanding companies participating in operating the Arc infrastructure, deploying applications on this infrastructure, and providing foundational support for asset issuers and AI agents, covering a wide range of application scenarios. Once we have more information to disclose, we will share it with the public.'