XDC Holders This Is A Very Big Deal | Huge XDC Network News

XDC Network Updates - XDC Network partnered with Dow Maker, a leading launchpad, integrating the XDC blockchain into its ecosystem to enable XDC native projects to raise funds [4][5] - Enigma Securities now allows institutions to trade XDC, increasing exposure to institutional players [8][10] - Generation Infinity highlighted XDC's activities in October, including the Contour acquisition and a $10 million surge liquidity program [11][15] Contour Acquisition - XDC Ventures acquired Contour Network, a Singapore-based digital trade finance platform focused on digitizing letters of credit and cross-border documentation [16][18] - XDC Ventures plans to restructure Contour's strategy, including launching a stablecoin lab for regulated stablecoin issuance and settlement [19] - Contour will integrate the XDC network as its settlement and tokenization layer, supporting Circle's USDC stablecoin for faster, lower-cost cross-border transactions [20] Trade Finance Focus - XDC is focused on trade finance, aiming to revolutionize paper-based processes and traditional tech stacks through digitization [3][34] - Contour delivers digitized trade finance solutions that simplify letters of credit and documentation through blockchain transparency and real-time processing with a smart settlement layer powered by tokenization and stablecoins [24] - Contour enables instant letter of credit settlements using regulated stablecoins on the XDC network, faster and lower-cost cross-border payments backed by Circle's USDC, and improved working capital efficiency [27][28] Contour's Connections - Contour has connections to major players like Yas City, Finra, and various banks and corporates, including HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Tata Steel [29][31][32] - Finra, connected to Contour, has over 8,000 customers worldwide, with 45 of the top 50 banks tied to them, moving $7 trillion in transactions daily [32]