XDC Network’s ETP Listing Signals the Maturing Convergence of Blockchain and Trade Finance

The sound of the opening bell at Euronext Amsterdam marked more than just another market debut. For the XDC Network, a blockchain platform focused on trade finance, the event symbolized a growing alignment between decentralized technologies and the established structures of global finance.

In partnership with 21Shares, one of the leading issuers of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), XDC Network celebrated the listing of its ETP (ticker: XDCN) on Euronext Amsterdam. The product, already trading on Euronext Paris, provides investors with regulated, institutional-grade exposure to the XDC Network, an increasingly important blockchain in the digitization of global trade.

Alistair Byas-Perry, Head of EU Investments Capital Markets at 21Shares, opened the Amsterdam trading day to mark the occasion. He described the listing as part of an ongoing effort to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets through transparent, compliant investment products.

The ETP is fully collateralized by the underlying XDC assets, held in institutional-grade cold storage. It is denominated in US dollars on Euronext Amsterdam and in euros on Euronext Paris. For investors seeking blockchain exposure without navigating the complexities of custody and direct token management, the product represents an accessible entry point into the digital asset class.

From Niche to Infrastructure

The XDC Network’s progress reflects a broader shift in blockchain adoption. Once dismissed as experimental, blockchain infrastructure has evolved into a serious tool for addressing inefficiencies in global trade finance. The sector, which is still reliant on paper documentation and manual reconciliation, has become a focal point for tokenization initiatives that promise to improve transparency and liquidity.

XDC has positioned itself at the center of this movement. Its hybrid blockchain architecture allows enterprises to benefit from both public transparency and private data management, while remaining compatible with established financial standards such as ISO 20022. Strategic collaborations with Deutsche Telekom, SBI Japan, and regulated platforms such as Archax underscore its growing role in connecting decentralized networks with institutional systems.

“The bell ringing ceremony, held at Euronext’s iconic Amsterdam exchange, symbolizes the growing integration of blockchain-based assets into mainstream financial markets,” said Atul Khekade, Co-Founder of XDC Network. A similar bell-ringing celebration also took place at SIX Exchange in Zurich within the past two days, further signaling how Europe’s traditional finance hubs are embracing and adapting to the DeFi and blockchain era.

Europe’s Regulatory Readiness

The listing also comes at a time when Europe is moving ahead with regulatory clarity under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. By defining standards for custody, transparency, and investor protection, MiCA is laying the groundwork for greater institutional engagement with tokenized assets.

Products like the XDCN ETP illustrate how this regulatory environment can foster innovation while maintaining investor confidence. The fact that such listings are now taking place on established venues like Euronext signals that blockchain-based finance is no longer operating on the margins.

The Next Phase of Trade Finance

For XDC Network, the focus remains on real-world applications. The platform is designed to support tokenized trade instruments, cross-border payments, and other forms of real-world asset digitization at scale, processing up to 2,000 transactions per second while maintaining low costs and compliance.

Its growing network of partners, including Fidelity via Archax, VERT Capital, Deutsche Telekom, and SBI Holdings Japan, reflects the increasing institutional appetite for blockchain solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems.

What began as a symbolic bell-ringing in Amsterdam may ultimately come to represent a broader shift in the market: the normalization of blockchain-based assets within the global financial system. If XDC Network’s latest milestone is any indication, the bridge between decentralized innovation and traditional finance is not only being built, it’s already open for business.