@RobinhoodApp has added $XDC to its exchange, giving users direct spot trading access to the native token of @XDCNetwork. The listing brings one of the more institutionally focused Layer-1 bl
A
AnonymousCryptoCompass newsroom
October 8, 2026
2 min read
NEWS
CryptoCompass editorial visual for guides coverage.
@RobinhoodApp has added $XDC to its exchange, giving users direct spot trading access to the native token of @XDCNetwork. The listing brings one of the more institutionally focused Layer-1 blockchains onto Robinhood's order book, expanding the platform's digital asset offering for U.S. retail traders.
What Is XDC Network?
XDC Network is an enterprise-focused Layer-1 blockchain built for global trade finance, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and institutional applications.Using XinFin Delegated Proof-of-Stake (XDPoS), the network delivers approximately 2-second transaction finality, supports over 2,000 transactions per second, and charges near-zero gas fees, while remaining compatible with Ethereum smart contracts.
XDC Network is an enterprise-grade, open-source blockchain protocol. An EVM-compatible chain with smart contract capabilities, it is uniquely suited to digitize and decentralize the trade finance industry through the tokenization of real-world assets and financial instruments.
Broader Context for the Listing
Robinhood Crypto added support for XDC Network on Thursday, expanding access to the XDC token for U.S. retail traders. The move follows a pattern of Robinhood broadening its crypto footprint. In 2024, Robinhood-owned Bitstamp had already listed $XDC against USD and EUR pairs, coming just a month after Robinhood acquired Bitstamp for $200 million.
For XDC Network, the Robinhood Exchange listing represents a meaningful step toward mainstream retail visibility. Security on the network is maintained by a curated set of KYC-verified masternodes, including firms like Deutsche Telekom and Clear Street, underscoring its institutional positioning. The addition to Robinhood's order book could further expose the token to a wider base of everyday investors alongside its existing enterprise user base.
The trade that took cryptocurrency miners to the artificial intelligence (AI) sector came under fresh pressure Thursday as Nvidia cofounder Jensen Huang resigned as the company CEO. The devel
TLDR Tether announced KPMG U.S.’s unqualified audit opinion for TG Commodities on November 12, 2026. The audit covered financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. Tether said K
TLDR DTCC announced plans to connect its tokenization service with Solana on November 12, 2026. The companies expect eligible DTC-tokenized assets to become available on Solana during the sec