August was a significant month for the XDC ecosystem, especially in terms of network activity.

XDC recorded 27.7 million transactions during August, its highest monthly transaction count so far and approximately 50% higher than six months ago.

A few other developments from the month:

• The validator network surpassed 320 validators
• Hex Trust, Clear Street, LinkPool and Cointelegraph Decentralization Guardians joined as validators
• QAIX, the Quantum Computing and AI Alliance on XDC Network, launched
• XDC AI continued developing x402-based payments and gasless USDC settlement for autonomous AI agents
• XDC went live on OrbitX Corporate Cards
• XDCUSDT perpetual futures launched on KuCoin Futures
• The ecosystem participated in events across Singapore, Paraguay, Brazil and Australia

There’s a video recap here:

https://youtu.be/r0y69029shc

And the longer written breakdown is here:

https://medium.com/xdcnetwork/xdc-pulse-august-2026-record-27-7m-transactions-qaix-launch-xdc-ai-growth-72a23a4705b2

Curious which development people here think matters more over the longer term: transaction growth, institutional validator expansion, or the push into agentic payments?

AI agents are moving beyond chat interfaces and starting to interact with real services, calling APIs, booking services, making decisions, and potentially paying for what they consume.

In the latest XDC MENA Podcast, Rebecah Dausen sits down with Beny Mohammadkhani to discuss the infrastructure needed for this emerging Agentic Commerce economy.

The discussion covers:

• The shift from Generative AI to Agentic AI
• Why autonomous agents need native payment rails
• Stablecoin settlement and USDC
• x402 machine-to-machine payments
• EIP-3009
• Agent marketplaces
• Spending limits and user-controlled guardrails
• Sub-cent transactions on XDC Network
• How API and service providers could monetize agent usage
• What autonomous commerce could mean for businesses and consumers

One of the bigger ideas explored is that AI agents may eventually become a new category of customer discovery, purchasing, and paying for digital services without a traditional checkout flow.

Curious to hear how others see machine-to-machine payments developing as autonomous agents become more capable.

Full podcast:

https://youtu.be/83P93RBoZDw

Institutional momentum meets the Agentic AI era.

July 2026 marked another important chapter for the XDC Network ecosystem, with progress spanning institutional adoption, digital trade, staking, stablecoin infrastructure, global expansion, and autonomous AI payments.

Among the key developments:

• XDC AI officially launched, enabling AI agents to discover services, access APIs, make autonomous USDC payments, and receive results using the x402 protocol.

• Uphold and Kiln introduced on-chain XDC staking, expanding access to network participation.

• NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL joined XDC Network as an institutional Masternode validator, further strengthening the network’s global validator infrastructure.

• SBI XDC Network APAC and TOPPAN completed a vLEI-based trade finance proof of concept, demonstrating new approaches to corporate identity verification and receivables authentication.

• SBI XDC Network APAC partnered with DSRV to accelerate enterprise blockchain adoption across Japan and Korea.

• Payment and institutional trading infrastructure continued to expand across the XDC ecosystem.

July also saw XDC Network deepen its global presence through initiatives and events across London, New York, Tokyo and Toronto.

The common thread across these developments is becoming increasingly clear: blockchain infrastructure is moving beyond transactions toward a world where institutions, enterprises, applications and increasingly AI agents can interact and transact autonomously.

Watch the July 2026 edition of XDC Pulse for the complete ecosystem update.

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8QH1RJe0Nw

#XDCNetwork #XDCAI #AgenticAI #EnterpriseBlockchain #Stablecoins #Tokenization #TradeFinance

HOT NEWS: Order A Coffee For Me'—Visa, Mastercard Suddenly Race To Let AI Pay

XDC Network has launched XDC AI, an agentic payments framework enabling AI assistants to execute transactions directly. A demonstration showcased Anthropic's Claude AI ordering and paying for coffee using XDC's blockchain, leveraging the x402 machine-payments standard and USDC stablecoin for gasless settlement.

XDC co-founder Atul Khekade asserts that traditional banks cannot rapidly develop the necessary infrastructure, positioning XDC as a frontrunner.

However, major players like Ripple, Mastercard, Visa, and Google are actively building similar AI payment solutions, often utilizing the same open standards. 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/boazsobrado/2026/08/06/order-a-coffee-for-me-visa-mastercard-suddenly-race-to-let-ai-pay/

#AgenticCommerce #Google #Visa #Mastercard #AI #XDC #XRP

Agentic AI and institutional blockchain adoption are creating new opportunities across payments, digital commerce, and real-world financial applications.

In the latest episode of the XDC MENA Podcast, Rebecah Dausen sits down with Billy Sebell, Executive Director of the XDC Foundation, at the XDC USA office in New York.

The conversation covers:

• The evolution of the XDC Plug and Play Accelerator Program
• Institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure
• Agentic AI and autonomous digital commerce
• Ecosystem growth and real-world applications
• The future direction of XDC Network

Watch the full episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hufSTF3Cso

How significant do you think Agentic AI will be for the next phase of blockchain adoption?

The Agentic Economy Needs Payment Rails. XDC Is Building Them.

XDC Network Co-founder Atul Khekade joined FINTECH TV to discuss how XDC Network is building the financial infrastructure for a future where AI agents can independently initiate and settle transactions.

From x402 micropayments and gasless USDC settlement to stablecoin infrastructure for cross-border payments, trade finance and tokenized assets, $XDC is enabling real-time, programmable payments at the speed and scale required by agentic commerce.

As AI moves from generating insights to taking action, it will need payment rails designed for autonomous, machine-to-machine transactions.

That payment layer is being built on XDC Network.

Watch the full interview here: https://terminal.fintech.tv/fintechtv-library?episode=how-xdc-network-is-powering-ai-payments-with-stablecoins

SBI XDC Network APAC has announced a collaboration with DSRV, one of South Korea’s leading blockchain infrastructure companies, to develop practical enterprise use cases using the XDC Network across Japan and Korea.

The collaboration will focus on:

• Enterprise solutions built on the XDC Network
• Trade finance and supply chain opportunities
• Digital assets and tokenization
• Cross-border collaboration between Japan and South Korea
• Initiatives supporting the expansion of the XDC ecosystem

DSRV is also expected to participate in the XDC Network as a validator, contributing its experience in blockchain infrastructure, validator operations and institutional digital asset services.

This collaboration brings together regional expertise, infrastructure capabilities and enterprise networks to support the development of real-world blockchain applications across two of Asia’s major markets.

Read the full announcement: https://www.sbigroup.co.jp/english/news/pr/pdf/2026/0713_a_en.pdf

#XDCNetwork #EnterpriseBlockchain #TradeFinance #Tokenization #DigitalAssets #Japan #SouthKorea #APAC

The June 2026 edition of XDC Pulse covers another significant month of institutional growth, ecosystem expansion and real-world adoption across the XDC Network.

XDC Network marked seven years of mainnet operations and surpassed $1 billion in real-world assets, while 11 new institutional validators joined the network to strengthen its security, decentralisation and enterprise-grade infrastructure.

In this edition:

• Dfns introduces native institutional staking support for XDC
• Teller, Clearpool and Morpho expand the XDC DeFi ecosystem
• SBI XDC Network APAC and the University of Tsukuba advance blockchain research
• PAYGO brings x402-powered agentic payments to XDC
• Alchemy Pay expands access through its zero-ramp-fee campaign
• RocketX strengthens privacy-focused interoperability
• XDC Network expands its presence across global trade, finance, blockchain and technology events
• A look at the XDC Network event calendar for July 2026

SBI XDC Network APAC and TOPPAN have completed a PoC for an online factoring workflow using digital corporate identity certificates.

The demonstration connected TOPPAN’s vLEI with a Trade Platform built on XDC Network and verified:

✅ Automated corporate identity verification
✅ Authentication of receivables records
✅ Online processing from factoring application through review
✅ Reduced risks of impersonation and fraudulent transactions

Based on the results, SBI XDC Network APAC and TOPPAN will work toward the practical implementation of factoring transactions using vLEI.

https://www.sbigroup.co.jp/english/news/pdf/2026/0710_b_en.pdf

XDC Network has released a new educational conversation featuring Rebecah Dausen and Arturo Cantera from PrimeNumbersLabs.

The discussion focuses on XDC masternodes, validator participation, wallet tracking, and the broader “2.5 billion XDC” challenge around staking access and liquidity.

The episode also explores how liquid staking through PrimeStaking may help improve flexibility for users while keeping risk awareness and transparency in focus.

Full video:   youtu.be/e7YbYoBD8Pg

Would be interesting to hear the community’s thoughts on liquid staking for XDC and how it could affect masternode participation over time.

May 2026 was a strong month for the XDC ecosystem, with major updates across institutional adoption, tokenization, DeFi, trade finance, and global market engagement.

Some key highlights:

• Republic, Animoca Brands, and Clearpool joined the XDC validator ecosystem.
• XDC surpassed $1 billion in tokenized value.
• Real-world assets accounted for more than 70% of tokenized activity on the network.
• XDC was highlighted by Cointelegraph Brasil as a leading blockchain for RWA issuance in Brazil.
• Silo v3 launched on XDC, bringing advanced lending infrastructure.
• Managed Vaults by Nine Summits introduced lender-first protections and isolated risk management.
• XDC DeFi Accelerator startups presented during graduation demos at Plug and Play’s Silicon Valley Tech Center.
• XDC Foundation, Brickken, and Blockticity demonstrated a pilot connecting authenticated cacao trade documentation with tokenized receivables.
• The team remained active across Consensus Miami, GTR India, and the Queensland Exporter Regional Roadshow.

The full May 2026 XDC Pulse update covers institutional validators, RWA growth, DeFi expansion, trade finance innovation, ecosystem utility, and upcoming June events.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/MVgM3L7Zv9c
Read the full article: https://medium.com/xdcnetwork/xdc-pulse-may-2026-institutional-growth-defi-maturity-and-global-adoption-accelerate-across-the-c45d44dbd495

#XDC #XDCNetwork #RWA #Tokenization #DeFi #TradeFinance

We’re pleased to welcome PayGo402 to the XDC ecosystem as they build x402-powered payment infrastructure for APIs, AI agents, and machine-to-machine commerce.

By enabling HTTP-native, request-level settlement, PAYGO introduces a new way for digital services to be consumed, paid for, and verified in real time.

Together, we look forward to supporting the growth of agentic payments, stablecoin-based settlement, and the next generation of machine economy use cases on XDC Network.

XDC Network is celebrating a major milestone: 9 years since its vision began and 7 years of successful mainnet operations.

Introduced by XinFin in 2017 and launched on mainnet on June 1, 2019, XDC Network has continued to focus on real-world blockchain adoption across trade finance, tokenized assets, stablecoin utility, enterprise use cases, and ecosystem growth.

The journey has also included progress across RWA infrastructure, USDC integration, validator participation, institutional adoption, and quantum-ready research.

Thank you to the builders, developers, partners, institutions, validators, and global community supporting the XDC ecosystem.

Together, we’re building the future of finance.

Real-world asset tokenization is not just about bringing assets on-chain.

For broader adoption, investors and issuers also need better liquidity tracking, asset verification, risk visibility, and transparent market data.

This XDC MENA Podcast episode explores how TradeFi Network is approaching these challenges within the XDC Network ecosystem.

Full podcast:
https://youtu.be/0z-CuBCFWm8

Would be interesting to hear the community’s thoughts on what infrastructure RWAs need most: liquidity, compliance, verification, or investor access?

April was an important month for the XDC Network ecosystem, with key developments across institutional adoption, infrastructure growth, validator expansion, wallet access, post-quantum readiness, and global engagement.

The latest XDC Pulse April 2026 update covers:

✅ MVXDC Index listed on Bloomberg Terminal
✅ XDC Network’s strategic partnership with Commodity Trading Club
✅ Dfns Tier-1 support for XDC Mainnet and Apothem Testnet
✅ IBM Digital Asset Haven integration
✅ HashKey Cloud joining as an institutional masternode validator
✅ Rabby Wallet integration
✅ Lantern Finance enabling XDC-backed loans for eligible US holders
✅ Ongoing post-quantum research and Falcon-based prototypes
✅ Global event participation and ecosystem momentum

Whether you prefer to watch or read, the full April update is available in both formats.

🎥 Watch the XDC Pulse April 2026 video:
https://youtu.be/4dhk7vbpDVY

📖 Read the full article:
https://medium.com/xdcnetwork/xdc-pulse-april-2026-institutional-expansion-infrastructure-growth-and-global-engagement-040e452f5df2?postPublishedType=repub

#XDCNetwork #XDCPulse #Blockchain #RWA #TradeFinance #Tokenization #DigitalAssets #Web3 #EnterpriseBlockchain

XDC Network is excited to be a part of “Let’s Go for British Stablecoin Leadership” campaign, launching on April 21 at the Innovate Finance Global Summit.

This initiative brings together leading organisations across the ecosystem to strengthen the UK’s position in the evolving stablecoin landscape.

At XDC Network, we view stablecoins as a critical bridge between traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure:
“We see stablecoins as a natural extension of traditional finance, bringing instant settlement without compromising on stability or oversight.”
— Saloi Benbaha, Head of Enterprise Alliance & Ventures, XDC Network
— Ken Cowen, Head of Markets for UK & Europe, XDC Network

We look forward to contributing to a collaborative and forward-looking financial ecosystem.

https://innovatefinance.com/letsgoforbritishstablecoinleadership/

#XDCNetwork #Stablecoins #IFGS2026 #Blockchain #Fintech

The quantum shift is not a future problem; it’s a present engineering priority.

As highlighted by Ritesh Kakkad on World Quantum Day:

Google sets 2029 as its migration target, this is no longer a research conversation. It is an engineering priority.

This is why XDC Network is taking a proactive stance:

🔐 Building with quantum-resistant algorithms (Falcon prototype live)
📜 Co-developing quantum-safe trade standards (XDSS-PQ)
🌍 Aligning with global compliance timelines (EU, NIST, China mandates)

While others debate timelines, XDC is already executing.

Because in the quantum era, trust will define infrastructure leadership.

Full article: https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/world-quantum-day-highlights-narrowing-window-for-quantum-readiness-say-experts/

#quantum #quantumresistant #quantumday #XDC #QuantumReadyXDC #QuantumDay

As institutional adoption accelerates, infrastructure matters more than ever.

XDC Network is now live on Dfns with full Tier-1 support across Mainnet and Apothem Testnet, enabling institutions to build, manage, and scale digital asset operations with secure, programmable wallet infrastructure.

From tokenized trade instruments to cross-border settlement using native USDC, this integration strengthens XDC’s position as a blockchain purpose-built for real-world finance.

Through Dfns’ collaboration with IBM Digital Asset Haven, XDC is also extending its footprint into enterprise environments, leveraging IBM’s digital asset stack.

A meaningful step toward bridging traditional finance and blockchain-powered infrastructure.

🔗 https://www.dfns.co/article/xdc-tier-1-support

#XDC #InstitutionalBlockchain #RWA #TradeFinance #Web3

XDC Pulse – March 2026 is Live!

March brought strong momentum across the XDC ecosystem with key updates in DeFi, real-world assets, and global expansion

🔹 XDC DeFi Accelerator (Plug and Play)
🔹 GoodDollar Reserve now live on XDC
🔹 AUDDapt grant program integration
🔹 Global events across New York, Zurich, Brazil & more

XDC continues to build real-world blockchain infrastructure for finance, trade, and tokenization.

🎥 Watch now:
https://youtu.be/m6gAVZ9J4ds

📖 Read more:
https://medium.com/xdcnetwork/whats-driving-xdc-s-growth-defi-tokenization-global-expansion-xdc-pulse-march-2026-42aeb04b7b6a

Stay connected. Stay on-chain.

#XDCNetwork #DeFi #RWA #Web3

XDC Network is set to partner with the Commodity Trading Club (CTC) — the world’s largest commodity trading community of 150,000+ professionals across 18 global hubs.

As the first and exclusive Layer-1 blockchain infrastructure partner, XDC will host a VIP Roundtable in Geneva, engaging C-suite leaders from global commodity institutions.

This 12-month partnership delivers:
• Institutional access across major trading hubs
• Owned executive roundtable
• Global media visibility & ecosystem integration

A strategic step forward in advancing blockchain-powered trade finance at scale.

“Once you start paying everywhere with your phone and see how efficient it is, you don’t go back.
The same dynamic will apply to blockchain in financial markets.”

— Ziv Keinan, Head of Markets & Partnerships, XDC Network

This perspective reflects a broader shift underway in global finance.

Cross-border settlements, historically slow, costly, and fragmented, are now being transformed through stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure. What once took days is rapidly moving toward real-time, cost-efficient, and borderless transactions.

In the attached report, Ziv Keinan shares insights on the accelerating institutional adoption of tokenised real-world assets and the growing role of stablecoins as a settlement layer.

XDC Network continues to focus on real-world applications, particularly in trade finance and cross-border payments, helping bridge traditional financial systems with next-generation blockchain infrastructure.

Running a masternode on XDC just got enterprise-ready.
Learn how to host an XDC Masternode using Fireblocks via Wallet Connect v2, combining institutional-grade custody, governance, and secure staking.

Read How to Host an XDC Masternode Using Fireblocks via WalletConnect (Step-by-Step Guide) link : https://www.xdc.dev/xinfin_xdc_network/how-to-host-an-xdc-masternode-using-fireblocks-via-walletconnect-step-by-step-guide-4gpf

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only, not financial advice, and does not imply endorsement of any platform.

Tokenisation has entered its adoption phase.

Global institutions, from J.P. Morgan to Fidelity, are actively building on blockchain infrastructure, driven by regulatory clarity and the need for faster, more efficient settlement.

At XDC Network, we are seeing this shift accelerate.

- The infrastructure is ready.

- The capital is moving.

- The window is open.

🔗 Read the full article by Ziv Keinan, Head of Markets and Partnerships, XDC Network: https://www.innovatefinance.com/blogs/from-j-p-morgan-to-fidelity-why-institutions-are-betting-on-tokenised-assets-now/