Tether CEO slams Circle’s new ARC blockchain

12-8-2025 – Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has publicly criticized rival Circle’s recent stablecoin moves, describing certain strategies as “moths to a flame” in a post on X. The remark appears to target Circle’s launch of ARC, its new Layer 1 blockchain for stablecoin payments, highlighting growing rivalry in the sector. Ardoino’s comment reflects Tether’s defensive [. source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/tether-ceo-slams-circles-new-arc-blockchain/