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.

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

We’re excited to share that XDC is now supported by Anchorage Digital, enabling secure, custody of XDC for institutional clients.

XDC Network v2.6.8 (Cancun) is scheduled on Block 98,800,200

This upgrade brings XDC fully in sync with Ethereum Cancun while strengthening what matters most:
• EIP-1559 on mainnet
• Faster & leaner EVM performance
• Stronger consensus & RPC stability
• Solidity v0.8.28 compatibility

v2.6.8 reinforces XDC’s long-term focus on real-world production use cases, RWAs, trade finance, cross-border payments, and scalable dApps, with protocol-level reliability institutions expect from a Layer 1.

Node operators: this is a hard fork. Please upgrade your node before block 98,800,200.

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

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

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

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.

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

📅 4 February 2026
🕗 8:00 AM UTC
🌐 Live online session

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

A Strategic Leap Forward for Global Trade on XDC Network!

At XDC Network, we're excited to announce the execution of a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Murundi Group Pty Ltd.

This international partnership brings together XDC Australia and XDC India, with support from XDC Innovation Labs and the Melbourne-based Murundi Group, to deploy advanced blockchain-powered solutions for supply chain traceability and digital trade documentation, and to align with our global trade finance ecosystem.

It begins by digitising and optimising the high-growth India-Australia trade corridor, with clear pathways to scale globally.

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

📖 Full upgrade details:
https://www.xdc.dev/anilchinchawale/xdc-network-v268-cancun-upgrade-a-leap-forward-in-performance-and-compatibility-3pc5

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

🚨 FINAL NOTICE to Node Operators: XDC v2.6.8 Cancun Hard Fork

The XDC Network v2.6.8 “Cancun” hard fork will activate at Block 98,800,200.

⏳ Countdown (live):
https://xdcscan.io/block/countdown/98800200

⚠️ This is a mandatory upgrade.
Any node still running below v2.6.8 at the activation block:
- Will not sync
- Will stop producing blocks
- Will fall out of consensus

✅ Action required (node owners only):
From your mainnet directory, run:

bash upgrade.sh

📖 Full technical details:
https://xdc.dev/anilchinchawale/xdc-network-v268-cancun-upgrade-a-leap-forward-in-performance-and-compatibility-3pc5

🙏 Thank you to the majority of node operators who have already upgraded. Your timely action is critical to maintaining network stability during this hard fork.

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

XDC Network v2.6.8 “Cancun” Hard Fork 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.

Thank you to all node operators who upgraded on time.

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.

https://www.xdc.dev/anilchinchawale/xdc-network-v268-the-cancun-upgrade-goes-live-on-mainnet-b7o

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.

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=EL7zeAxWzHw

XDC Network has secured institutional custody support with BitGo, unlocking regulated custody for XDC tokens and USDC on the network, a major step toward enabling enterprises, exchanges, and financial institutions to deploy real capital on-chain.

With BitGo’s regulated MPC custody via BitGo Bank & Trust, institutional players now get access to best-in-class security and compliance frameworks, something corporates and payment platforms need before they can build on blockchain.

📈 This integration strengthens XDC’s position in trade finance, cross-border payments, and tokenized real-world assets, making it more attractive for institutional flows and enterprise adoption.

📍 Read the full announcement from Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/press-releases/xdc-network-custody-bitgo-institutional-support-2026-02-01/

XDC Network is proud to return as a Platinum Sponsor at the RWA & Stablecoin London Summit 2026, continuing our commitment to advancing real-world asset adoption and institutional blockchain use cases. XDC Network remains focused on building the settlement layer for the next generation of tokenized finance.

📍 February 24, 2026
📍 One Moorgate Place, London

We look forward to engaging with industry leaders, institutions, and builders shaping the future of RWAs and stablecoins.

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: https://medium.com/xdcnetwork/xdc-pulse-january-2026-institutional-adoption-accelerates-as-xdc-expands-across-banking-custody-b2c9d42eca15

XDC Network hosted a private luncheon during Consensus 2026 Hong Kong, bringing together leading institutional investors and capital partners.

Co-founder Atul Khekade shared insights into XDC’s evolving Layer-1 strategy, with a special focus on strengthening our institutional masternode ecosystem and expanding enterprise-grade participation.

We were honored to engage with representatives from DAIR Capital, Gondor Capital, Jelawang Capital, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, MakeBanc, Quant Matter, R3D3 Ventures, Superscrypt, Temasek, and World Liberty Financial.

Building the next phase of institutional blockchain infrastructure - together.

Atul Khekade on Bloomberg: The Future of Finance is Moving On-Chain

XDC Network Co-Founder Atul Khekade shared a powerful vision for the next five years of financial infrastructure on Bloomberg’s Business Minute.

Will mortgages, salaries, and everyday payments run on blockchain networks?

Watch the video for his answer. 👀

As global regulatory clarity improves, particularly with U.S. leadership shaping international standards, enterprise blockchain adoption is accelerating. Transparency, interoperability, and compliance are no longer theoretical advantages; they are essential for success. They are becoming foundational requirements.

XDC Network continues to bridge traditional finance with decentralized infrastructure, enabling real-world, institutional-grade use cases at scale.



🎥 We’re sharing this insightful interview with our community on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIzlqBNCf7o