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

Agentic Finance NYC
XDC Network Co-Founder Atul Khekade joined XDC USA at Agentic Finance NYC, participating in discussions with leaders across institutional finance, payments, AI, and digital assets. The event explored the convergence of AI-powered payments, blockchain infrastructure, and the evolving role of enterprise networks in next-generation financial systems.

https://x.com/XDCNetwork/status/2075730515693584672?s=20

SBI XDC Network APAC and TOPPAN
SBI XDC Network APAC and TOPPAN completed a proof of concept demonstrating an online factoring workflow using digital corporate identity certificates. The initiative validated automated corporate identity verification and receivables authentication, highlighting how blockchain-based infrastructure can help digitize trade finance processes while improving efficiency and reducing fraud risks. 

https://x.com/XDCNetwork/status/2075704259992338448?s=20

XDC Staking on Uphold
Uphold has introduced on-chain XDC staking in partnership with XDC Network and Kiln, expanding access to staking functionality for eligible users. The integration provides additional options for participating in network staking while leveraging Uphold's digital asset platform and infrastructure.

https://x.com/UpholdInc/status/2075220998199132343?s=20

XDC Weekly July 5th, 2026 - July 11th, 2026

DFNS XDC Staking Support
DFNS now supports staking on the XDC Network, enabling institutions to stake and unstake XDC through the same custody and governance framework used for their broader digital asset operations. The integration extends institutional infrastructure on XDC by combining staking with policy controls, transaction approvals, and secure asset management. 

https://x.com/dfnsHQ/status/2070172609006702857

More XDC Validators
CertiK, Blueprint, Hivemind Digital, InvestaX, and IXS have joined the XDC Network as institutional validators. The additions further expand the network’s validator ecosystem, supporting decentralization and strengthening infrastructure for enterprise and institutional blockchain applications. 

Telekom & Friends Vol.3, Berlin 
XDC Network members participated in Telekom & Friends Vol. 3 in Berlin, joining institutional discussions hosted by Deutsche Telekom MMS. The event focused on topics including trade finance tokenization, Europe's evolving digital asset infrastructure following MiCA, and the growing role of institutional validators in blockchain networks. 

https://x.com/XDC_EU/status/2070481414483546581?s=20

XDC Weekly June 21st, 2026 - June 27th, 2026

Uphold & XDC Network
Uphold and XDC Network are hosting a joint X Space to discuss recent ecosystem developments and what's ahead for the network. The conversation will feature representatives from both organizations covering structured products, DeFi, and more.

https://x.com/UpholdInc/status/2072361657989234720?s=20

XDC MENA Podcast
A new episode of the XDC MENA Podcast features Arturo Cantera of Prime Numbers discussing staking infrastructure on the XDC Network. The conversation explores masternodes, validator participation, liquid staking, and the tools supporting greater transparency and accessibility across the network's staking ecosystem. 

https://x.com/XDCNetwork/status/2073224228523098155?s=20

Upcoming Events - July 2026
XDC Network teams will participate in several major industry events throughout July 2026, including the XDC Network UK Inaugural Event in London, WebX 2026 in Tokyo, and the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto. These engagements provide opportunities to connect with institutions, ecosystem partners, and the broader blockchain community across key global markets. 

https://x.com/XDCInnovLabs/status/2072391101730992525?s=20

XDC Weekly June 28th, 2026 - July 4th, 2026

In Episode 11 of XDC The Stream, hosts Lance Lilly and Dave Marcus speak with Billy Sebell, Executive Director of the XDC Foundation. Billy discusses the path that led him to join and drive the XDC Foundation, an evolving blockchain industry, and the XDC Network’s growth in 2023.