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

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

University of Tsukuba Research Project
SBI XDC Network APAC and the University of Tsukuba have launched a joint research project focused on the technical capabilities of the XDC Network. The collaboration will examine areas including smart contracts, token design, and on-chain/off-chain integration, contributing to broader research around enterprise blockchain infrastructure and real-world implementation. 

https://www.sbigroup.co.jp/english/news/pr/pdf/2026/0615_a_en.pdf

SettleMint Joins XDC Network
XVC Tech and SettleMint have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to support real-world asset tokenization and institutional adoption on the XDC Network. The collaboration includes SettleMint becoming an institutional masternode validator and leveraging its Digital Asset Lifecycle Platform to help financial institutions and market participants build compliant digital asset solutions on XDC.

Philippine Blockchain Week
XDC Innovation Lab is participating in Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, engaging with community members, enterprises, and ecosystem partners exploring the future of payments, tokenization, and real-world blockchain adoption. The event provides an opportunity to showcase XDC’s infrastructure and connect with the growing blockchain ecosystem in the region.

https://x.com/XDCInnovLabs/status/2068256272823316866?s=20

XDC Weekly June 14th, 2026 - June 20th, 2026

Panama is poised to approve the use of Bitcoin and 8 other cryptos ‘without limitation’

Lawmakers in Panama, the Latin American country with a reputation as a tax haven, have approved a bill that would regulate the use of Bitcoin and eight other cryptocurrencies and approve their use for paying taxes and for private transactions.