AUDC Pty Ltd, the issuer of the Australian dollar stablecoin AUDD, announced on 16 September 2026 that it is joining Arc, an open EVM-compatible Layer-1 platform developed by Circle. The move is designed to expand institutional access to Australian dollar stablecoins for global transactions, real-time money movement, and agentic economic activity. By connecting with Arc, AUDC aims to integrate Australian dollar payment and settlement infrastructure into a broader ecosystem for global financial markets.
Strategic Expansion for Institutional Stablecoin Access
Arc brings together USDC, local fiat stablecoins, tokenised assets, and on-chain applications in a connected environment across payments, on-chain foreign exchange, trading, lending, borrowing, and tokenised assets. For AUDC, joining Arc extends its existing focus on stablecoin payments, on-chain foreign exchange, and tokenised financial markets. This expansion creates new opportunities for AUDD to participate in institutional settlement flows and connect Australian dollar liquidity with global on-chain markets.
Executive Perspective on Global Financial Infrastructure
Chief Executive Officer Effie Dimitropoulos described the expansion as connecting the Australian dollar with global financial infrastructure and practical institutional use cases. She noted the next phase of stablecoin adoption is not simply about putting more currencies on-chain but about linking them to markets, liquidity, and infrastructure where they can be used. Joining Arc from day one, she added, gives the Australian dollar a place in an ecosystem built for global payments, on-chain foreign exchange, and tokenised financial markets.
Supporting a Blockchain-Agnostic Strategy
Building on Arc supports AUDC's blockchain-agnostic strategy of making AUDD available on infrastructure that can increase its utility, connectivity, distribution, and transaction activity. The company sees this as a way to ensure Australian dollar liquidity is present where institutional users operate. This approach aligns with the broader trend of stablecoin adoption moving toward practical market integration rather than simple token issuance.
AUDD's Track Record and Market Use
AUDD is backed one-to-one by Australian dollar reserves and has operated since 2022 across multiple blockchain networks for businesses, financial institutions, and digital-asset platforms. AUDC supports the stablecoin with integrated banking rails, minting and redemption infrastructure, APIs, and on and off ramp capabilities. The company reports that AUDD has supported more than two billion Australian dollars in cumulative transaction volume, reflecting its growing use across payments, settlement, and cross-border applications.
Institutional Use Cases and Market Outlook
The integration with Arc is expected to facilitate institutional settlement flows and enable Australian-dollar liquidity to interact with global on-chain markets. This may support use cases in on-chain foreign exchange, payments, trading, and tokenised assets. The announcement positions AUDD as a settlement asset for global markets that require Australian dollar exposure.
Regulatory Oversight and Market Trust
AUDC Pty Ltd holds an Australian Financial Services Licence authorising the provision of non-cash payment facilities and operates within Australia's financial regulatory framework. This regulatory status supports secure, transparent, and efficient digital value transfer for institutional and retail markets. The company's compliance approach is central to its strategy of expanding AUDD usage in cross-border and settlement scenarios.
AUDC's participation in Arc represents a practical step toward deeper integration of the Australian dollar into global digital asset infrastructure. By aligning with Circle's ecosystem, the company aims to expand the reach and utility of AUDD across institutional and cross-border markets. The move underscores the evolving role of regulated stablecoins in connecting national currencies with global on-chain financial activity.