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Finextra
2 days ago
- Business
- Finextra
Circle acquires Informal's Consensus engine
Informal Systems, a leader in blockchain infrastructure and protocol design, announced on August 12 that its high-performance consensus engine, Malachite, has been acquired by Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) (Circle), a global financial technology firm, to support the launch of Arc1, a new open Layer-1 blockchain network purpose-built for stablecoin finance. 0 Arc is expected to debut in testnet later this year. Founded by experts in formal methods and distributed systems, Informal Systems builds transformative technologies to foster trust in software and money. Malachite is the product of years of pioneering work in consensus and verifiability—a Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus engine implementing the Tendermint algorithm in a modular design focused on correctness and efficiency. Originally developed to meet real-world demands for a flexible, reusable foundation for decentralized systems. Circle's integration of Malachite will help bring greater performance, reliability, and security to stablecoin-based payments, reinforcing Malachite's mission to deliver trustworthy, low-cost, and borderless financial infrastructure. The Malachite repository will remain open source under the Apache 2.0 license, ensuring continued industry access and innovation. "This acquisition is a strong validation of Malachite and of our incubation model," said Ethan Buchman, CEO at Informal Systems. "Circle's adoption of Malachite provides a high-impact use case, a robust financial foundation for future development, and ensures our technology contributes to meaningful, mission-aligned outcomes." The acquisition aligns with Informal's broader strategy of spinning out incubated projects to accelerate their growth. Alongside Malachite, Informal is advancing initiatives such as Cycles, Hydro, and Quint, a leading tool for complex distributed systems that supported Malachite's development. Several Informal team members will join Circle to drive Arc's development, while Informal continues to support other Malachite use cases and collaborate with industry partners on next-generation blockchain applications. "We're proud of the exceptional talent and technical depth nurtured at Informal," said Arianne Flemming, COO. "This transition reflects our commitment to ensuring that the technologies we create serve the most transformative purposes possible." Informal will continue working with leading teams on protocol design and cross-chain infrastructure, offering engineering and security expertise to organizations building with Malachite and beyond. For collaboration inquiries, contact hello@ 1 Arc is offered by Circle Technology Services, LLC ("CTS"). CTS is a software provider and does not provide regulated financial or advisory services. You are solely responsible for services you provide to users, including obtaining any necessary licenses or approvals and otherwise complying with applicable laws.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Circle stock reels after new acquisition deal
Circle stock reels after new acquisition deal originally appeared on TheStreet. Circle Internet Group (CRCL) has acquired a high-performance consensus engine called Malachite, which has been built by Informal Systems, to power its upcoming Layer-1 blockchain, Arc, which will focus on stablecoin finance. The company aims to provide a testnet with the network later this year. Although the maneuver was strategic, Circle's shares fell sharply on Monday. The stock closed down 5.23% at $141.46, a $7.80 decline from the prior close of $149.26. Selling continued through a day-long decline in the stock, with trading volume of 7.47 million shares - below the average trading volume of 28.1 million shares. In after-hours trading, CRCL showed a small rebound, trading up 0.29% at $141.87 as investors assessed the long-term impact of the Arc initiative. The company currently has a market capitalization of $35.2 billion, with a one-year target price estimate of $182.46, suggesting analysts still see considerable upside potential for CRCL shares. Current EPS (TTM) for the company is -1.75. The acquisition of Informal's Malachite by Circle is in step with Circle's goal to build a next-generation payments ecosystem. In incorporating Malachite into Arc, Circle is introducing an approach to building a scalable consensus engine for use in stablecoin transactions. This is a significant step for Circle, as the firm wants to proceed beyond the USDC to a larger financial infrastructure effort. Malachite is based on a modular Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) architecture that draws upon Tendermint as a way of providing speed, security, and verifiability. If Arc's testnet launches later in 2023, this could provide Circle with a major advantage over other stablecoin issuers by providing a blockchain designed for financial infrastructure. Informal Systems is an incubator for blockchain infrastructure projects. Informal has confirmed that several team members will join Circle to accelerate the development of Arc. Circle stock reels after new acquisition deal first appeared on TheStreet on Aug 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Circle Acquires Malachite to Power Its Upcoming Arc Blockchain
Stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) has acquired Malachite, the consensus engine that is set to underpin payments-focused blockchain Arc, from software development firm Informal Systems, according to a Monday press release. The deal includes the underlying technology and intellectual property of Malachite, and nine persons from Informal Systems will join Circle, an Informal Systems spokespersons told CoinDesk. The firms didn't reveal details about pricing. The deal comes as Circle, the company behind the $65 billion USDC (USDC) token, announced last week it's building its own layer-1 blockchain designed for stablecoin finances, a recent trend among asset issuers aiming to capitalize on the booming sector. Stablecoins, a set of cryptocurrencies with prices tied to an external asset like the U.S. dollar, are projected to become a trillion dollar market and disrupt cross-border payments. Malachite was built around the Tendermint consensus algorithm and was designed for flexibility and correctness in decentralized systems. Informal Systems developed it as a reusable foundation for blockchain infrastructure, with a focus on performance and security. Malachite will remain open source under the Apache 2.0 license, leaving developers free to use and extend the technology, the press release said. Informal will continue supporting other use cases for Malachite and advance its other projects, including tools for distributed systems and cross-chain infrastructure. UPDATE (Aug. 18, 20:50 UTC): Adds acquisition details from Informal Systems in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Circle Acquires Malachite to Power Its Upcoming Arc Blockchain
Stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) has acquired Malachite, the consensus engine that is set to underpin payments-focused blockchain Arc, from software development firm Informal Systems, according to a Monday press release. The deal includes the underlying technology and intellectual property of Malachite, and nine persons from Informal Systems will join Circle, an Informal Systems spokespersons told CoinDesk. The firms didn't reveal details about pricing. The deal comes as Circle, the company behind the $65 billion USDC (USDC) token, announced last week it's building its own layer-1 blockchain designed for stablecoin finances, a recent trend among asset issuers aiming to capitalize on the booming sector. Stablecoins, a set of cryptocurrencies with prices tied to an external asset like the U.S. dollar, are projected to become a trillion dollar market and disrupt cross-border payments. Malachite was built around the Tendermint consensus algorithm and was designed for flexibility and correctness in decentralized systems. Informal Systems developed it as a reusable foundation for blockchain infrastructure, with a focus on performance and security. Malachite will remain open source under the Apache 2.0 license, leaving developers free to use and extend the technology, the press release said. Informal will continue supporting other use cases for Malachite and advance its other projects, including tools for distributed systems and cross-chain infrastructure. UPDATE (Aug. 18, 20:50 UTC): Adds acquisition details from Informal Systems in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Informal Systems Announces Malachite Acquisition by Circle to Power New Arc Blockchain Network
High-performance BFT consensus engine powers Circle's new stablecoin -focused Layer-1 blockchain launching in testnet later this year. TORONTO , Aug. 18, 2025 /CNW/ -- Informal Systems, a leader in blockchain infrastructure and protocol design, announced on August 12 that its high-performance consensus engine, Malachite, has been acquired by Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) (Circle), a global financial technology firm, to support the launch of Arc1, a new open Layer-1 blockchain network purpose-built for stablecoin finance. Arc is expected to debut in testnet later this year. Continue Reading Informal Systems logo Founded by experts in formal methods and distributed systems, Informal Systems builds transformative technologies to foster trust in software and money. Malachite is the product of years of pioneering work in consensus and verifiability—a Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus engine implementing the Tendermint algorithm in a modular design focused on correctness and efficiency. Originally developed to meet real-world demands for a flexible, reusable foundation for decentralized systems. Circle's integration of Malachite will help bring greater performance, reliability, and security to stablecoin -based payments, reinforcing Malachite's mission to deliver trustworthy, low-cost, and borderless financial infrastructure. The Malachite repository will remain open source under the Apache 2.0 license, ensuring continued industry access and innovation. "This acquisition is a strong validation of Malachite and of our incubation model," said Ethan Buchman , CEO at Informal Systems. "Circle's adoption of Malachite provides a high-impact use case, a robust financial foundation for future development, and ensures our technology contributes to meaningful, mission-aligned outcomes." The acquisition aligns with Informal's broader strategy of spinning out incubated projects to accelerate their growth. Alongside Malachite, Informal is advancing initiatives such as Cycles , Hydro , and Quint , a leading tool for complex distributed systems that supported Malachite's development. Several Informal team members will join Circle to drive Arc's development, while Informal continues to support other Malachite use cases and collaborate with industry partners on next-generation blockchain applications. "We're proud of the exceptional talent and technical depth nurtured at Informal," said Arianne Flemming , COO. "This transition reflects our commitment to ensuring that the technologies we create serve the most transformative purposes possible." Informal will continue working with leading teams on protocol design and cross-chain infrastructure, offering engineering and security expertise to organizations building with Malachite and beyond. For collaboration inquiries, contact [email protected] . 1 Arc is offered by Circle Technology Services, LLC ("CTS"). CTS is a software provider and does not provide regulated financial or advisory services. You are solely responsible for services you provide to users, including obtaining any necessary licenses or approvals and otherwise complying with applicable laws. SOURCE Informal Systems [email protected]
