The XDC Weekly is a short weekly video and written description of the previous week's highlights and happenings on XDC Network.

Tokenizing the Cacao Trade
Our pilot with Brickken and Blocticity involved connecting authenticated cacao trade documentation with tokenized receivables on the XDC Network. The initiative demonstrated how provenance records, trade documentation, and financial instruments can work together to support more transparent and verifiable trade finance workflows. 

https://x.com/XDCFoundation/status/2052374724596977999?s=20

Consensus 2026
At Consensus 2026, discussions across the industry centered on tokenization, stablecoins, payments, and the infrastructure required to bring real-world value on-chain. XDC Foundation participated in institutional conversations throughout the event, including a VIP dinner co-hosted with Arcadia and Introduction.com and a fireside chat with CertiK focused on security, infrastructure, and tokenized working capital use cases.

https://x.com/XDCFoundation/status/2052435162584039830?s=20

Republic Becomes Validator on XDC Network
Republic has joined the XDC Network as an institutional validator, operating masternodes that help secure and validate transactions across the network. The move expands institutional participation within the XDC ecosystem and reflects continued interest in blockchain infrastructure supporting trade finance, tokenization, and cross-border financial applications.

https://x.com/RepublicCrypto/status/2051696789028254179?s=20

XDC Weekly May 3rd, 2026 - May 9th, 2026

On World Quantum Day, Ritesh Kakkad, Co-founder of XDC Network, highlighted the growing importance of quantum-resistant infrastructure as advancements in computing begin to impact existing cryptographic standards. The update outlined ongoing work across quantum-safe algorithms, trade documentation standards, and alignment with global regulatory timelines to support long-term security in digital finance. 

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

Money 20/20 Asia
XDC Innovation Lab will be attending Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, participating alongside global fintech and payments leaders. The event provides an opportunity to engage with institutions and partners around developments in digital payments, stablecoins, and enterprise blockchain infrastructure. 

https://x.com/XDCInnovLabs/status/2044370351782785525?s=20

March 2026 Recap
The March 2026 edition of XDC Pulse is live, highlighting continued momentum across DeFi, real-world assets, and global ecosystem expansion. Updates include accelerator activity, new integrations, grant programs, and participation in international events across key financial hubs. 

https://x.com/XDCNetwork/status/2042589371057213614?s=20

XDC Weekly April 12th, 2026 - April 18th, 2026

Innovate Finance Global Summit
XDC Network teams are participating in the “Let’s Go for British Stablecoin Leadership” campaign launching at the Innovate Finance Global Summit. The initiative brings together leading organizations across the ecosystem to support the UK’s evolving stablecoin framework and strengthen collaboration between traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure. 

https://x.com/XDCNetwork/status/2046622049142202373?s=20

Digital Asset Yield Summit
XDC Network teams have partnered with the Digital Asset Yield Summit in Miami, joining institutional allocators and digital asset leaders for discussions around yield infrastructure and market access. The event will highlight XDC’s enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure and the growing role of masternodes in supporting secure, decentralized financial systems. 

https://x.com/Yield_Summit/status/2047300173651443727?s=20

Upcoming Events - May 2026
XDC Innovation Lab will be active across major industry events throughout May 2026, with participation in events spanning Miami, Consensus side events, and the Crypto Valley Conference in Switzerland. These events create opportunities to engage with builders, institutions, and ecosystem partners focused on the future of digital assets, payments, and enterprise blockchain adoption. 

https://x.com/XDCInnovLabs/status/2047612180825248236?s=20

XDC Weekly April 19th, 2026 - April 25th, 2026

In episode 7 of XDC The Stream, hosts Lance Lilly and Dave Marcus speak with Dr. Martin Hiesboeck, the Head of Research at Uphold. In this conversation, they discuss Martin’s interesting backstory as a linguistics major, a tech business owner, and a diplomat – and, of course, the state of blockchain and its future.