What Is ARC? India’s First Regulated Rupee Stablecoin and Its Answer to USDT, USDC

India is preparing to launch ARC, a regulated rupee-backed stablecoin designed to work with its CBDC and curb reliance on USDT and USDC. | Credit: Getty Images. Key Takeaways India is preparing to launch ARC, a rupee-backed, fully regulated private stablecoin. ARC is designed to coexist with the RBI’s digital rupee (CBDC), not compete with it. The initiative aims to curb reliance on foreign stablecoins and keep liquidity onshore. The ARC rollout is expected as early as Q1 2026. After years of c ...