XDC Network

The first XDC Pulse of 2026 is now live, highlighting key developments across the XDC Network ecosystem as institutional adoption and real-world blockchain use cases continue to expand globally.

January updates include:

* Integration with ZAND, enabling blockchain-powered infrastructure for institutional clients
* Continued growth in commodity tokenization through ComTech Gold
* Progress toward traditional market exposure with an XDC ETF filing in the U.S.
* Institutional custody support through Anchorage Digital
* Ecosystem integrations strengthening security and building infrastructure
* Global engagement across London, the Philippines, and Miami

Disclaimer: This episode is recorded in advance and may not include all announcements or releases from the month. Additional updates will be covered in the next edition.

As the XDC ecosystem continues to evolve, XDC Pulse aims to provide a monthly overview of major developments shaping enterprise blockchain adoption.

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/tlJqgbNQifI

Read XDC Pulse Jan 2026 here: medium.com/xdcnetwork/xdc-pulse-january-2026-insti…

#RWA #RealWorldAsset #XDC #XDCPulse #XDCMonthlyUpdate #XDCJanuaryNews

22 hours ago | [YT] | 10

XDC Network

Featured on Bloomberg | Now on XDC Network YouTube

This interview with Ritesh Kakkad, Co-Founder of XDC Network, was originally broadcast on Bloomberg.

Recorded at the World Trade Center in New York, the discussion explores how blockchain is moving beyond experimentation into real institutional use cases, from stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization to ETFs, regulatory clarity, and cross-border settlement.

We’re sharing this on our YouTube channel for community members who may have missed the original broadcast.

▶️ Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL7ze...

#XDCNetwork #Bloomberg #InstitutionalBlockchain #RWA #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets #FinTech

1 week ago | [YT] | 16

XDC Network

XDC Network v2.6.8 “Cancun” Hard Fork Successfully Activated

The v2.6.8 Cancun upgrade has now been successfully activated at Block 98,800,200.

The network is operating normally, with upgraded nodes in consensus and block production continuing as expected.

Our protocol and engineering teams are actively monitoring the network to ensure stability, performance, and smooth post-upgrade operations.

This upgrade strengthens XDC’s core infrastructure with:
• Improved EVM performance and efficiency
• Enhanced protocol stability and compatibility
• A stronger foundation for RWAs, trade finance, cross-border payments, and scalable dApps

🙏 Thank you to all node operators who upgraded on time. Your proactive coordination ensured a smooth and successful network upgrade.



Note: Nodes still running on versions below v2.6.8 will be stuck at Block 98,800,199 and will not sync or produce blocks until upgraded.

Technical details: www.xdc.dev/anilchinchawale/xdc-network-v268-the-c…



Explorer update:
Indexing on XDCScan.com (Etherscan’s explorer for XDC) has temporarily stopped. We are working closely with the XDCScan team to restore full indexing and explorer functionality as quickly as possible. XDCScan.io is working as usual.

ℹ️ Normal users do not need to take any action.

#XDCNetwork #XDCCancun #HardFork #Layer1 #BlockchainInfrastructure

1 week ago | [YT] | 67

XDC Network

🚨 Node Operator Reminder: XDC v2.6.8 Cancun Hard Fork Incoming

The v2.6.8 “Cancun” upgrade is scheduled to activate at Block 98,800,200, approximately 3 days from now. If your node is still running at a version lower than v2.6.8, you need to upgrade immediately.


⚠️ Important for node owners:
This is a hard fork. Nodes that are not upgraded will not sync or produce blocks after activation.

✅ Upgrade action (summary):
From your mainnet directory, run:
bash upgrade.sh


Please upgrade as soon as possible to remain in consensus.

ℹ️ Normal users do not need to take any action. This notice is only for node owners/operators.

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


📖 Full upgrade details:
www.xdc.dev/anilchinchawale/xdc-network-v268-cancu…


Thank you to all node operators who have already upgraded. Your proactive support helps keep the XDC Network stable, secure, and production-ready.


#XDCupgrade #XDCCancun

1 week ago | [YT] | 33

XDC Network

LIVE ONLINE DISCUSSION | XDC Masternode Staking & Governance: An Institutional and Technical Deep Dive with André Casterman , Anil Chinchawale , Omkar Mestry, and Sonny Mohanty.

Want to know all the details about XDC masternodes, from staking and rewards to governance and real-world operations?

We invite interested institutions and community members to join us

When? 📅 4 February 2026 at 🕗 8:00 AM UTC
Where? 🌐 Live online session

⚠️ Seats are limited.
👉 Register now: luma.com/a87dwzp5

#XDC #XDCNetwork #Event #masternode

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 83

XDC Network

Australia-US Trade Corridor Sees Blockchain Upgrade with XDC's Low-Cost Payment Infrastructure.

XDC Network has launched AUDD–USDC liquidity pool on Curve Finance, strengthening on-chain payment and settlement infrastructure for the Australia–US and broader APAC trade corridors.

This development follows the native AUDD integration on XDC, enabling enterprises to move value between AUD and USD with deep liquidity, low slippage, and near-instant settlement, built for real-world use cases such as trade finance, remittances, and tokenised assets.

With APAC leading global stablecoin adoption, XDC continues to position itself as a practical blockchain layer for regulated digital money and international trade, offering businesses a compliant alternative to slow and costly correspondent banking rails.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 77

XDC Network

In the latest XDC MENA Podcast, Rebecah sits down with Li Maor, who leads XDC Network initiatives in Switzerland, and shares how Swiss banks and financial institutions are moving from passive exposure to active participation in blockchain networks.

Key insights from the episode:
• Why Swiss institutions are exploring staking and validator roles
• How regulated ETPs on SIX Swiss Exchange and Euronext unlocked institutional access
• The impact of FINMA’s regulatory clarity
• Tokenization, trade finance, and yield-generating infrastructure
• Why XDC is increasingly viewed as institutional-grade infrastructure

This episode offers a rare, on-the-ground perspective into how traditional finance is integrating blockchain, compliantly and at scale.

🎥 Watch the full conversation here:
🔗 https://youtu.be/YX-w4IT9AVE

#XDCNetwork #InstitutionalAdoption #Tokenization #TradeFinance #DigitalAssets

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 18

XDC Network

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 with the stability, interoperability, and performance required by institutions and builders.

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

Countdown:
xdcscan.io/block/countdown/98800200

Read the full technical overview:
🔗 www.xdc.dev/anilchinchawale/xdc-network-v268-cancu…

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 68

XDC Network

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.

ffnews.com/newsarticle/paytech/zand-adopts-xdc-net…

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 90

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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: fintech.tv/blockchain-pushes-deeper-into-wall-stre…


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

1 month ago | [YT] | 11