KuCoin enabled native USDC deposits and withdrawals on the XDC Network on October 16, giving users a direct stablecoin path without bridges. Meanwhile, the XDC Foundation advanced ecosystem programs this month, including a $900,000 grant to GoodDollar and the next cohort of its real-world-asset accelerator. Recent foundation posts also highlight USDC and Circle’s CCTP v2 support going live on XDC this autumn.
KuCoin turns on native USDC (Oct 16)
KuCoin announced support for “USDC (XDC)” in Funding Accounts, confirming production-ready deposits and withdrawals via the XDC Network. The change removes extra hops for stablecoin settlement and lets users move USDC directly on XDC using KuCoin’s standard interface. The exchange published the update in its announcements feed and amplified it on X.
In practice, native support can streamline custody flows for XDC users who rely on centralized exchanges for on- and off-ramps. It also aligns with XDC’s push into trade-finance and enterprise settlement, where stablecoin rails are commonly used. Therefore, institutions and platforms testing XDC can now route USDC through a large exchange without bridging steps.
Additionally, third-party trackers and news digests echoed the KuCoin integration within days of the announcement. While secondary sources should be read alongside primary notices, they show rapid distribution of the news across retail and developer channels. The core details match KuCoin’s post: native USDC on XDC is live for deposits and withdrawals.
GoodDollar receives $900K XDC grant (Oct 9–10)
The XDC Foundation confirmed a $900,000 grant to GoodDollar to expand blockchain-based universal basic income infrastructure. GoodDollar’s channels framed the collaboration as mission-aligned, citing XDC’s enterprise focus and the project’s existing user reach. Independent coverage summarized the figures and the program’s global scope.
Grant backing signals continued support for public-good and identity-light distribution experiments on EVM networks. Because GoodDollar already operates at scale, additional resources can target core systems and regional growth. The public grant size and stated goals provide clear benchmarks for follow-up reporting.
Moreover, the foundation’s weekly updates in October bundled the grant with other network items, creating a consolidated reference for stakeholders. These roundups help verify dates and align ecosystem narratives with official posts. They also reduce reliance on one-off social threads for primary facts.
RWA accelerator: cohort updates (Oct 2)
Earlier this month, the foundationannounced participants for Cohort 2 of its RWA Accelerator, run with Plug and Play. The two-month program targets tokenization startups and enterprise use cases tied to settlement and market structure. Program media from Plug and Play APAC remains available for context on goals and format.
The accelerator sits alongside XDC’s trade-finance positioning and ISO 20022-aligned messaging. Because tokenization projects depend on compliant rails and integration partners, an accelerator can shorten testing cycles. It also provides a steady pipeline of case studies for the network’s enterprise narrative.
As cohort timelines progress, expect milestone posts rather than token-centric announcements. Those updates usually include proofs of concept, pilot integrations, or early customer feedback from regulated contexts. Dates and outcomes will determine how quickly projects transition from demo to production.
USDC and CCTP v2 on XDC: foundation timeline
Foundation posts in September and October outline the sequence for USDC and Circle’s CCTP v2 on XDC. The “LIVE on XDC Mainnet: USDC and CCTP v2” article set the baseline, followed by a regional growth note in North America. These entries provide authoritative timestamps for the rollout that the KuCoin integration now complements.
Because CCTP v2 standardizes USDC burns and mints across supported chains, XDC gains a more direct cross-chain settlement route. That design reduces reliance on third-party bridges and aligns with enterprise risk controls. Together with exchange support, it rounds out the core stablecoin pathway for developers and institutions.
Finally, the network’s public docs and announcements pages remain the canonical sources for versioned upgrades and developer notices. For items like EIP-1559 on testnet or XDC 2.0 timelines, those pages carry detailed change logs and dates. Use them to verify features beyond today’s ecosystem and exchange news.
XDC prints bullish flag on Oct 20, 2025; confirmation would target ~$0.118
On Oct 20, 2025, the XDCUSD daily chart shows a bullish flag forming after July’s sharp advance and the subsequent downward-sloping consolidation. A bullish flag is a continuation setup where price surges in a “flagpole,” then drifts lower inside a tight channel before breaking out in the direction of the prior move. If XDC confirms a breakout, the measured move implies an 81% rise from the current $0.06513 to about $0.118.
Price rebounded from support near $0.0562 and now presses toward the flag’s upper trendline. The 50-day EMA sits around $0.0713, so a daily close above the EMA and the channel top would strengthen the signal. Volume expansion on the break would add credibility. Moreover, the next technical magnet aligns with the prior range ceiling near $0.1167, which sits just below the 81% projection.
However, the setup remains unconfirmed while price stays inside the channel. A failure to clear the upper boundary, or a close back below $0.0562, would weaken the pattern and delay the upside path. Until a decisive breakout prints, traders will likely treat $0.0713–$0.075 as the first near-term test zone, then watch for continuation toward the $0.116–$0.118 area if momentum holds.
XDC momentum rebounds from oversold on Oct 20, 2025
On Oct 20, 2025 at 11:52 UTC, the 14-day RSI rebounded to 44.39 while its signal average sat near 31.42. The jump from sub-30 readings confirms an escape from oversold and shows buyers returning after a capitulation dip. Moreover, RSI now holds above its own average, which signals short-term positive momentum.
However, RSI still trades below the neutral 50 midpoint, so trend strength remains fragile. If RSI pushes through 50–55, momentum typically shifts to a more sustained upswing. Until then, expect choppy recovery phases. Conversely, a drop back under 40, and especially below 30, would warn that sellers regained control.
Context supports cautious optimism. The V-shaped bounce and the positive RSI-over-signal alignment often precede follow-through rallies. Yet, confirmation requires continuation toward the 50–60 zone with expanding volume on price charts. Therefore, watch RSI behavior on pullbacks; holding above 40 would keep the recovery case intact, while a failure there would weaken it.
