NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 3, 2025 / USDC is now live on the XDC Network, enabling faster and more cost-effective digital transactions across a wide range of use cases. With native support for Circle's regulated stablecoin, the XDC Network expands its ability to deliver efficient settlement and enhanced liquidity for decentralized finance and trade finance applications.

The announcement comes at a time when regulatory clarity in the United States and abroad is fueling a wave of institutional interest in stablecoins and tokenized assets. Ritesh Kakkad, co-founder of the XDC Network, has long emphasized that the future of finance depends on blockchain technology that is fast, energy-efficient, and compliant with global standards.

"Stablecoins are the bridge between traditional money and digital assets," said Kakkad. "Having USDC live on the XDC Network shows the world that regulated digital dollars can be used seamlessly for cross-border trade, financial inclusion, and institutional scale settlement."

The integration is powered by Circle's Cross Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP V2), which enables native USDC transfers across 15 blockchains without reliance on wrapped or bridged assets. This provides new liquidity opportunities for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, enhances the utility of XDC-based applications, and strengthens blockchain's role in global trade finance.

XDC's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, first implemented in 2019, already delivers 99 percent lower energy consumption compared to proof-of-work blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Combined with near-zero fees and two-second settlement times, the addition of USDC positions XDC as one of the most advanced platforms for practical blockchain adoption.

The network's broader vision includes addressing the needs of the unbanked, who represent over 1.5 billion people worldwide. By enabling secure, mobile-based access to regulated digital currency, XDC and Circle are opening the door to inclusive finance that transcends traditional barriers of geography and infrastructure.

With the regulatory landscape rapidly advancing in markets such as the United States, Singapore, Switzerland, and the European Union, the partnership between Circle and XDC marks a significant step toward blockchain becoming a core infrastructure for the global economy.

About XDC Network

The XDC Network is a leading enterprise-grade, open source blockchain protocol built to support global trade and finance. Launched in 2019, the network utilizes a delegated proof-of-stake consensus mechanism that ensures near-instant settlement, low transaction costs, and 99 percent lower energy consumption compared to traditional proof-of-work systems. XDC enables tokenization of real-world assets, cross-border payments, decentralized finance, and applications that advance financial inclusion worldwide.

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