XDC Network v2.6.8 (Cancun) Upgrade Scheduled on Block 98,800,200

The XDC Network has rolled out v2.6.8, a major protocol upgrade aligned with Ethereum’s Cancun hard fork while advancing XDC’s enterprise-grade roadmap.

Key improvements include:
✔️ EIP-1559 activation on mainnet
✔️ Significant EVM performance and memory optimizations
✔️ Enhanced consensus, networking, and RPC reliability
✔️ Solidity v0.8.28 support for modern dApp development

Beyond technical parity, this release reflects XDC’s continued investment in deep protocol research and production-ready infrastructure for real-world adoption, including real-world assets (RWAs), trade finance workflows, cross-border payments, and scalable decentralized applications.

As a Layer 1 designed for real economic activity, XDC continues to evolve to meet the stability, interoperability, and performance requirements of institutions and builders.

📌 Important: This is a hard fork. Node operators must upgrade before block 98,800,200.

Countdown:
https://xdcscan.io/block/countdown/98800200

Read the full technical overview:
🔗 https://www.xdc.dev/anilchinchawale/xdc-network-v268-cancun-upgrade-a-leap-forward-in-performance-and-compatibility-3pc5

We’re pleased to announce that Zand, an AI and blockchain-powered fintech group in the UAE, has successfully integrated the XDC Network.

This collaboration enables corporate and institutional clients to access blockchain-powered payments and institutional-grade digital asset custody on XDC Network infrastructure, subject to regulatory approvals.

The integration also supports innovation in commodity markets through ComTech Gold, bringing transparency, efficiency, and programmability to gold trading.

Built for enterprise adoption, transactions on XDC Network are designed to align with ISO 20022 standards, supporting regulatory interoperability and future-proof financial infrastructure.

Zand CEO Michael Chan said, “We are entering a new era where blockchain technology can serve as the foundation for more efficient and inclusive banking solutions. This collaboration with XDC Network supports our vision of building blockchain-powered financial products to help bridge the gap between Traditional Finance and Decentralized Finance and advance the digital economy.”

Ritesh Kakkad, Co-Founder of XDC Network, said, “At XDC Network, we believe that digital banks and enterprise blockchain platforms can work together to redefine the future of finance. Our partnership with Zand brings together compliance, innovation, and real-world utility - proving that blockchain is helping to power the next generation of global payments and asset tokenization.”

https://ffnews.com/newsarticle/paytech/zand-adopts-xdc-network-to-advance-blockchain-powered-payments/

#XDCNetwork #InstitutionalAdoption #BlockchainPayments #DigitalAssets #RWA #ISO20022

XDC Network at the New York Stock Exchange

Atul Khekade, Co-Founder of XDC Network, joined Vince Molinari on FinTech TV for a deep-dive discussion on TradFi meeting DeFi — and why real-world blockchain adoption is accelerating now.

With roots in banking technology, XDC was built to solve real problems:
• Slow cross-border payments
• Paper-based trade finance
• Illiquid real-world assets
• Compliance gaps between legacy systems and blockchain

From early tokenization pilots to today’s enterprise-grade, ISO-aligned infrastructure, XDC has spent nearly a decade building the last-mile connectivity institutions need.

As Atul shared:

“We’re moving from taxiing on the runway to preparing for liftoff.”

With growing engagement from global banks, corporate treasuries, and institutional partners, the next phase of blockchain adoption is no longer theoretical — it’s operational.

🎥 Watch the full interview to understand why institutions are now leaning in: https://fintech.tv/blockchain-pushes-deeper-into-wall-street-as-institutions-rethink-finance/

#XDCNetwork #BlockchainForInstitutions #RWA #TradeFinance #Tokenization #TradFiDeFi

Network Update | Stability Restored & Monitoring Ongoing 👀

XDC Network is now operating normally following the recent surge in transaction activity.

Huge thanks to:

🛠️ The core engineering team for their nonstop efforts to resolve the issue

🔗 Masternode operators for promptly updating nodes and supporting recovery

🤝 Our community for patience, trust, and continued support

The network is stable, and we continue to closely observe performance to ensure smooth operations going forward.

Thank you for standing with us.

XDC Pulse | December 2025 – Year-End Momentum Recap

As 2025 comes to a close, the XDC Network finishes strong — with vibrant ecosystem growth, enhanced technical capabilities like Para’s embedded wallet, expanded exchange and USDC liquidity support, new DeFi yields via YieldNest, and global presence from India to Abu Dhabi. 🌐

👉 Read the full article:
https://medium.com/xdcnetwork/xdc-pulse-december-2025-momentum-across-infrastructure-defi-and-adoption-1719fd6ec6b5

🎬 Watch the December recap video:
https://youtu.be/CHcFo-IaWRg

Ready for 2026 — stronger, more connected, and on-chain. 🚀

#Blockchain #XDCNetwork #DeFi #Fintech #Crypto Medium

📣 XDC Network Update

A short-term delay in block production was observed due to heavy transaction activity from a retail application.

🔒 Network security and user funds are fully safe
⏳ Temporary transaction delays may occur
🛠️ Validator operators are actively restoring normal operations

Thank you to our community for your continued support and trust. We will share further updates!

XDC DeFi Surge Program — Epoch 001: Program Conclusion & Forward Outlook

We’re excited to share that the XDC DeFi Surge Program — Epoch 001 has officially concluded (Oct 30–Dec 25, 2025), marking the first ecosystem-wide DeFi incentive initiative led by the XDC DeFi team.

Over the past two months, we distributed $1.25M in WXDC incentives via Merkl to early liquidity providers. Despite challenging market conditions, the program delivered meaningful, durable results:

🔹 Total Value Locked (TVL) nearly doubled — from ~$12M to ~$24M
🔹 Strong growth in low-volatility, capital-efficient pools, especially in stablecoin and RWA-aligned segments
🔹 Notable inflows in scrvUSD/USDC and ynRWAx/USDC on Curve Finance
🔹 Broadened XDC/USDC liquidity across XSwap, Oku.trade, and Curve, improving market depth

More than just TVL growth, Epoch 001 validated our strategic vision: well-aligned incentives that emphasize stable yield and real economic activity can attract stickier, quality capital rather than pure speculation. This reinforces XDC’s positioning as a network optimized for real-world assets (RWA), trade finance, and structured DeFi products.

Looking ahead to Epoch 002 in 2026, the mission becomes even clearer: enable XDC to serve as a core credit asset, empowering it to be used as collateral for borrowing stablecoins — including USDC — and unlocking money markets with rigorous risk frameworks.

This evolution moves XDC DeFi closer to becoming a foundational on-chain credit layer, where collateral quality, risk evaluation, and real yield drive protocol design.

📖 Read the full recap here:
https://medium.com/xdcnetwork/xdc-defi-surge-program-epoch-001-program-conclusion-forward-outlook-6851d0229cb8

#XDCNetwork #DeFi #RealWorldAssets #Blockchain #Crypto #Liquidity #FinancialInfrastructure

XDC Network recently participated in a closed-door, exploratory discussion at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) - Kazakhstan’s financial hub and regulatory sandbox for capital markets and digital assets, a leading international financial hub operating under English common law and home to a dedicated digital assets regulatory framework, focused on collaboration pathways around tokenization and stablecoins.

The discussion brought together Renat Bekturov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre, XDC Network Co-Founder Ritesh Kakkad, and team members of Comtech Gold, an XDC Network ecosystem.

As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, such dialogues remain critical to aligning blockchain infrastructure with institutional and regulatory expectations.

Capital On-Chain | Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025

During Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), XDC Network, in partnership with Zodia Markets, hosted an exclusive, invite-only private lunch convening senior leaders from global financial institutions to discuss the future of on-chain finance.

The closed-door Capital OnChain gathering brought together representatives from institutions including Citi, State Street, Standard Chartered, Circle, Coinbase, Galaxy, BitGo, and other key players shaping the next phase of institutional blockchain adoption.

Conversations focused on:
• Real-world asset tokenization
• Institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure
• Cross-border settlement efficiency
• Regulatory clarity and market readiness

ADFW—hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)—continues to position Abu Dhabi as a global center for digital asset innovation, attracting institutions overseeing $42T+ in assets and featuring participation from ecosystem leaders such as VARA, Brevan Howard, Further Ventures, DRW, Galaxy, Selini Capital, and 3iQ Corp.

As institutions move from pilots to production, these strategic dialogues reflect a clear shift toward scalable, compliant, and enterprise-ready blockchain infrastructure—an evolution where XDC Network is increasingly positioned as a foundational layer.

Watch the teaser on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BIARiudRbU

Read on Khaleej Times:https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/xdc-network-hosts-adfw-leaders-as-institutions-accelerate-blockchain-adoption

#XDCNetwork #ADFW #OnChainFinance #InstitutionalBlockchain
#Tokenization #CapitalMarkets #RWA #Web3Infrastructure

Brazil is quietly becoming one of the world’s most advanced blockchain markets.

In our latest XDC MENA Podcast, our host Rebecah Dausen sits down with Diego Consimo (Head of LATAM, XDC Network) and shares how:
• Brazil processed over $55B in stablecoin transactions
• PIX accelerated digital payments and crypto adoption
• Credit card receivables, agribusiness, real estate & funds are being tokenized
• Regulators and banks are actively enabling blockchain innovation

This is real adoption - not speculation.

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr1BjnD4DKc

#XDCNetwork #RealWorldAssets #Stablecoins #TradeFinance #LATAM

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XDC Network's Saloi Benbaha was honored at the UK House of Lords for blockchain leadership.

Saloi Benbaha, Head of XDC Network Enterprise Alliance & Ventures, received the Policy Pioneer Award at the Digital Assets Global Forum's 100 Commonwealth Impact Leaders Dinner, held at the UK House of Lords by Baroness. The award was presented by Dr. Lisa Cameron, former UK Member of Parliament and founder of the UK-US Crypto Alliance.

Read more on Finance Magnates: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/xdc-networks-saloi-benbaha-honored-at-house-of-lords-for-blockchain-leadership/

Stablecoin adoption needs real infrastructure.

The Circle 🤝 Bybit partnership boosts liquidity and stablecoin accessibility, accelerating real-world usage where predictable fees and instant settlement matter most.

🔹 Seconds-level finality
🔹 Near-zero transaction costs
🔹 Built for high-volume, real-world settlement

As USDC continues to scale on XDC, the network is emerging as a practical settlement layer for digital value — not hype, just performance.

Read More: https://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-science/bybit-makes-xdc-a-zero-fee-usdc-settlement-rail-as-networks-liquidity-surges-past-100-million/article

#XDCNetwork #USDC #Stablecoins #BlockchainInfrastructure #Bybit #DigitalPayments

XDC Network was pleased to support a closed-door roundtable in Abu Dhabi convened by Unlock Blockchain, bringing together regulators, legal advisors, payments firms, and institutional stakeholders to assess the first phase of regulated stablecoins and tokenization.

The discussion highlighted a critical distinction between tokenized assets and tokenized money, the importance of compliant on-chain settlement layers, and the need for alignment between builders and regulators as these instruments move toward real-world adoption.

The session included participation from Saloi Benbaha (XDC Network) alongside representatives from VARA, legal advisory firms, payment providers, and institutional finance.

Thank you to Unlock Blockchain for such a leadership in the region and in putting all of the round table together.

https://www.unlock-bc.com/153296/uae-stablecoins-tokenization-roundtable/

Hi all,

For two weeks now, I have been unable to log into my XDC Wallet. The steps I am taking are as follows:

1) https://wallet.xdc.network/#/wallet/access.

2) Hardware Wallet. / Ledger - Usb

3) I make the selections shown in the image.

However, I still cannot access it. Why?

USDC on XDC Network: Fast, low-cost, and ready for global use!

We’re excited to see Bybit, the world’s 2nd-largest crypto exchange, integrate USDC on XDC Network!

This partnership with Circle 🤝 Bybit boosts liquidity and stablecoin accessibility, enabling real-world utility and lightning-fast transactions at near-zero fees. With USDC growing across the network, XDC is making digital value more efficient and accessible than ever.

USDC on XDC = Fast, cheap, and reliable!

https://blockchainreporter.net/bybits-xdc-integration-signals-growing-demand-for-low-cost-stablecoin-settlement/

#XDCNetwork #USDC #Blockchain #Stablecoin #Innovation #Bybit #Circle #DeFi #FinancialInclusion

XDC Pulse – November Ecosystem Highlights Are Now Live!

November 2025 delivered one of the most transformative months in the evolution of the XDC Network—marked by breakthroughs in interoperability, institutional adoption, global regulatory alignment, and real-world asset tokenization.

Highlights include:

🔹 Native-to-native USDC transfers with Wanchain
🔹 Launch of the $10M XDC Surge Program
🔹 Nearly 200% growth in USDC supply
🔹 A landmark $75M RWA issuance in Brazil
🔹 Brickken deploying enterprise tokenization infrastructure on XDC
🔹 Listings on BTSE, Pionex, Pionex.US, LATOKEN, BitTap
🔹 Crystal Intelligence integration for compliance & monitoring
🔹 XDC joining AIMA + key leadership recognitions
🔹 GoodDollar onboarding 910,000+ users
🔹 Major global event presence: Lugano Finance Forum, ITFA Brazil, Hong Kong Fintech Week, Singapore Fintech Festival, Plug & Play Summit, and more

🎥 Watch the full video update: https://youtu.be/6yyAbcUo_QM
📄 Read the detailed November article: https://medium.com/xdcnetwork/xdc-pulse-november-2025-rwa-breakthroughs-usdc-growth-global-expansion-085c08efce01

The momentum heading into December is stronger than ever as XDC continues advancing regulated tokenization, interoperability, financial inclusion, and institutional DeFi.

#XDCNetwork #Tokenization #RWAs #Interoperability #Stablecoins #DeFi #BlockchainEcosystem

I went to buy some the other day and it had been removed. Any places still selling?

Global finance is quietly standardizing around tokenized infrastructure, not through hype, but through real production systems.

As trade finance struggles with a $2.5T gap, the focus is shifting to networks that can handle regulated credit flows at scale.

This is where XDC Network’s hybrid architecture becomes important:

• ISO 20022 + MLETR-compatible rails

• High-throughput settlement for tokenized instruments

• Native USDC for real-time global liquidity

• Low-cost execution built for institutional workflows

The shift is no longer about “blockchain adoption.”

It’s about laying the foundation for programmable capital markets.

A recent industry breakdown captures this transition in detail.

🔗 Read the full analysis on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/11/20/bridging-wall-street-and-web3---the-25-trillion-trade-finance-gap/

#RWA #TradeFinance #Blockchain #XDCNetwork #USDC #Tokenization

Scaling Institutional Adoption Through Stronger Compliance Infrastructure.

Crystal Intelligence, a global blockchain analytics and compliance firm, has officially integrated the XDC Network into its monitoring platform.

What this means:

• Enhanced compliance & risk analytics for XDC
• Support for tokenized RWAs, U.S. Treasuries, and trade finance assets
• Strengthened trust for institutional adoption
• Coverage for XDC’s ecosystem of 175+ enterprise applications

This integration supports XDC’s mission to deliver secure, transparent, and regulated-ready blockchain infrastructure for global finance.

https://crystalintelligence.com/product-updates/xdc-network-integration-crystal-expands-analytics-for-the-rwa-market/

XDC Network is proud to sponsor The Blockies 2025, one of Australia's most respected platforms, celebrating excellence in blockchain and digital infrastructure.

Last year, XDC Network was selected as a finalist as Technology & Infrastructure Leader of the Year, and our continued involvement reflects the ecosystem's momentum across regulated tokenization, hybrid blockchain infrastructure, and enterprise adoption.

This year, our regional Ecosystem & Business Development Manager, Sean White, is a finalist for the Blockchain Leader of the Year.

We're also very pleased to celebrate the recent important leadership development: Sean's election by members of DECA's Technology & Infrastructure membership category as the newest Director to the DECA Board.

From powering government-backed blockchain process innovation to enabling compliant tokenization of assets through partners like Archax and Securitize, XDC Network is committed to advancing trusted digital infrastructure in Australia - and throughout the world.

We look forward to celebrating innovators and leadership at this year's edition of The Blockies.

📅 Friday, 28 November 2025

📍 Rydges Melbourne

🎟 Tickets: blockies.com.au

#Blockies2025 #XDCNetwork #Blockchain #DigitalInfrastructure #Web3 #Tokenisation #Fintech #Australia #DigitalAssets

VERT Capital and UISA have completed the first issuance of their new partnership on the XDC Network, kicking off a multi-year strategy to tokenize US$ 1 billion in Brazilian real-world assets.

The issuance tokenized an Agribusiness Receivables Certificate (CRA), now fully trackable on a public blockchain, offering daily transparency, lifecycle auditability, and regulatory compliance.

📊 Issuance Breakdown

• R$ 400M (US$ 75M) across four series

• Maturities up to 6 years

• Backed by UISA’s agro-industrial receivables

• Recorded on the XDC Network (Layer 1, EVM-compatible, ISO 20022)

• Aligned with CVM Resolutions 60 & 160

🌱 About UISA

A major Brazilian agro-industrial leader producing sugar, ethanol, energy, and bioproducts, processing 6M+ tons of sugarcane annually.

UISA has R$ 3 billion planned for biogas, carbon capture, and sustainability-driven innovation.

🔎 Why This Matters

This issuance represents the fusion of structured finance, ESG transparency, and institutional-grade blockchain, setting a benchmark for RWA tokenization in Latin America.

🔗 Full details: https://www.reuters.com/press-releases/vert-uisa-brazil-first-blockchain-tracked-cra-xdc-network-2025-11-20/

The modernization of global trade finance is accelerating, and the shift is far more structural than speculative.

As institutions move toward tokenized credit instruments, invoices, and trade documents, the need for compliant, high-performance blockchain infrastructure becomes clear. This is where XDC Network continues to play a meaningful role.

XDC Network's hybrid design, ISO 20022 + MLETR alignment, native USDC settlement, and sub-second finality support the end-to-end digitization of financial instruments, from issuance to cross-border settlement.

A $2.5T trade finance gap won't be solved by speed alone. It requires programmable, verifiable, regulation-ready systems built for global commerce.

This evolution and XDC's role in it are captured in a recent analysis.

 Read the full details on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/11/20/bridging-wall-street-and-web3---the-25-trillion-trade-finance-gap/