XDC Pulse | September 2025: A Defining Month for Stablecoins, Interoperability & Institutional Growth
A Landmark Month for Stablecoins, Interoperability, and Global Expansion
September 2025 marked a defining chapter for the XDC Network, headlined by one of the biggest developments in its history — the live integration of Circle’s USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2. With this move, the XDC Network now supports regulated, fully reserved digital dollars with near-instant, low-cost settlement capabilities across DeFi, cross-border transactions, and trade finance. CCTP V2 enables native USDC transfers across 15+ supported chains without the need for wrapped assets, positioning XDC as a new hub for multichain liquidity and institutional-grade stablecoin infrastructure. Here are the bridges to swap USDC from different chains to XDC and vise versa : CCTP Exchange | CCTP | InterportFi .
Further strengthening its multichain foundation, Chainlink officially added the XDC Network to its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), one of the most widely adopted and trusted standards for secure cross-chain asset and data transfers. This unlocks seamless movement of value and information across blockchain networks without relying on custom bridges, advancing XDC’s role as a core messaging and settlement layer for tokenized financial applications and interoperable Web3 infrastructure. Additionally, the XDC Network released its MiCA-compliant Whitepaper.
Liquidity and accessibility reached new heights with two major exchange listings. First, Kraken, one of the world’s most established cryptocurrency exchanges, listed $XDC, expanding access to millions of users in over 190 countries and reinforcing the network’s relevance in regulated markets. Soon after, eToro, the globally recognized social investing platform, also listed $XDC, bringing the token to a new wave of retail investors and opening a powerful channel for portfolio tracking and community-led investment discovery.
In the infrastructure and innovation space, Orochi Network announced a strategic partnership with the XDC Network, introducing its Zero-Knowledge Data Availability (zkDA) layer to the ecosystem. This powerful integration dramatically reduces data availability costs from ~$25/KB on Ethereum to just $0.002/KB, while enabling zk-proof verifiability across RWA tokenization, DeFi trades, and supply chain data. With these enhancements, XDC continues to strengthen its edge as a secure and scalable platform for institutional tokenization.
Ecosystem growth continued with a $1 million strategic investment from XDC Ventures into Kasu Finance as part of its $5 million raise. Kasu is building institutional-grade solutions around stablecoins, real yield, and liquid wrappers, all natively integrated with XDC. The move underscores the network’s deepening leadership in private credit markets and real-world asset finance.
On the security front, 0xTeam partnered with XDC to offer ecosystem-wide auditing and transparency. This includes publicly published audits for projects building on the network, and free security reviews for top teams. The partnership reinforces XDC’s commitment to safety and reliability as its ecosystem continues to scale.
September was also a breakout month for the XDC Network’s global presence, with an impressive lineup of appearances across major finance, tech, and policy forums. In the United States, the network took part in Boston Blockchain Week, where it engaged directly with fintech builders and developers. In New York City, it was present at RWA Night NYC, and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the team participated in Money20/20, a hub for institutional financial innovation. Across Asia, XDC had a strong presence at Korea Blockchain Week, with a co-hosted side event with D’Cent Wallet, followed by participation in IMPACT 2025 in Seoul. In Europe, the team attended CV Summit Zurich and Apex Invest Europe, strengthening relationships with investors and financial leaders. Meanwhile, the XDC Network made a significant appearance at Sibos, one of the world’s leading banking events, emphasizing its relevance in bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovation. XDC Network captured an iconic moment at the New York Stock Exchange during the Wall St On Chain event.
Ahead of Token2049, the XDC Network also hosted an exclusive Investor Day in Singapore, where strategic partners, fund managers, and builders were given a curated look at the next wave of projects emerging across DeFi, tokenization, infrastructure, and enterprise use cases. In Australia, the network was featured at the International Trade & Finance in the Digital Economy Conference and served as a sponsor of the Global Digital Asset Regulatory Summit, hosted by the Digital Economy Council of Australia, both key platforms for shaping the future of blockchain adoption and regulation.
Looking ahead, October promises to continue this global momentum with a packed calendar of high-impact events. The XDC team will be on the ground at Token2049 Singapore (Booth M5–42), showcasing ecosystem innovations and connecting with builders from around the world. In the same week, it will join a UNDP-hosted private dinner focused on blockchain for global development. A major institutional milestone will take place at the Euronext Bell Ceremony, where XDC will be recognized for the launch of the XDCN ETP, a regulated exchange-traded product, further signaling the network’s expanding reach into traditional capital markets. October will also see the XDC Network at Digital Asset Week London, the GLEIS Annual Forum in Sydney, and Bitkub Summit 2025 in Bangkok. High-level engagements will continue at GITEX Week in Dubai, with XDC-hosted side events at the XDC Innovation Lab, and at a government-focused roundtable with the UK MP Delegation in Washington DC.
September solidified XDC’s place at the center of blockchain’s most critical advancements — from multichain stablecoin infrastructure and cross-chain interoperability to institutional tokenization and global regulation. The road ahead looks just as dynamic, with growing adoption, increased developer activity, and deeper engagement across capital markets.
Stay tuned, stay connected, and we’ll see you in the next edition of XDC Pulse.
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