XDC Network accelerates Asia’s digital asset adoption from pilot to everyday use

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Atul Khekade, Co-founder of XDC Network

HONG KONG – 5 MAR 2026 – XDC Network, a leading enterprise-grade blockchain protocol, is accelerating its expansion across Asia, positioning itself at the forefront of the region’s shift toward tokenised finance and regulated digital assets.

The move represents a pivotal moment for XDC Network as it aligns its scalable technology with Asia’s proactive regulatory frameworks to address the complexities of cross-border payments and liquidity management for modern enterprises. And as Hong Kong solidifies its status as a premier digital asset hub, XDC Network is leveraging its high-throughput infrastructure to transition blockchain technology from experimental pilots into a production-ready layer for global trade and everyday commerce.

According to Atul Khekade, Co-founder of XDC Network, “Asia is increasingly emerging as the global leader in real-world blockchain adoption, underpinned by its dominance in global trade, agile regulatory frameworks and strong institutional capital inflows” that Hong Kong, in particular, is emerging as a centre of this shift, supported by a clear and proactive digital asset policy agenda—from stablecoin regulatory frameworks and sandbox initiatives to government-backed pilots in tokenised real-world assets”.

From Pilots to Production: The RWA Surge

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation across Asia has moved from experimentation to real market activity. Through initiatives like the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) Project Ensemble, live settlements are now occurring on institutional platforms. “RWAs are no longer a future use case; they are becoming a foundational layer of modern financial markets,” shares Khekade, “with this shift, XDC Network has been supporting tokenised issuance and settlement, helping connect traditionally illiquid assets to global capital.”

J.P. Morgan’s research expects that the global stablecoin market could reach USD500–750 billion in the coming years. Across Asia, stablecoins are emerging as the backbone of enterprise payments. While in Hong Kong, HKMA is set to issue its first stablecoin licenses this month (March 2026), signifying the city is making another step forward to shift digital assets from experimentation to real-life business use. For XDC Network, this regulatory clarity will open up opportunities in integrating stablecoins, tokenised deposits and tokenised securities, and enabling real-time settlement, more efficient treasury management, and smoother cross-border capital movement within a compliant framework.

Integrating Blockchain into Daily Life

Beyond capital markets, the next frontier is bringing regulated digital assets into everyday life. Through a strategic partnership with Octopus, the electronic payment system, in Hong Kong, XDC Network is supporting a stablecoin-backed card designed for public transport and retail purchases. This serves as a practical example of how digital assets can move beyond trading platforms and into the hands of consumers for daily spending.

Looking ahead, XDC Network plans to launch a dedicated Hong Kong subnet in Q2 2026. This initiative will align with HKMA’s stablecoin sandbox and aims to target over $100 million in local RWA issuances, further cementing XDC Network’s role as a primary engine for Asia’s new digital economy.

“Asia is becoming a core growth market for XDC Network as banks and trade institutions accelerate real-world blockchain adoption. This expansion is supported by strategic partnerships and acquisitions, including Contour Network, which brings established integrations with major regional financial institutions”, says Khekade.

About XDC Network:

XDC Network is an enterprise-grade, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain protocol designed to revolutionize global trade finance through the tokenization of real-world assets and financial instruments.