Blockchain infrastructure provider becomes member as Innovate Finance expands digital currency leadership following Digital Pound Foundation acquisition

London, UK – [December 2025] — XDC Network, a leading enterprise blockchain infrastructure provider, has joined Innovate Finance, the industry body representing UK FinTech.

The move comes as Innovate Finance strengthens its position at the forefront of digital currency policy and infrastructure development following its recent acquisition of the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF). Through this acquisition, Innovate Finance has integrated the DPF's established policy working groups, regulatory engagement frameworks, and collaborative research initiatives that have been instrumental in shaping the UK's approach to digital currency infrastructure. XDC's participation marks a significant expansion of the coalition's blockchain capabilities as the UK advances its digital finance agenda.

"With the Foundation we are proud to have partnered and joined the Digital Pound Foundation and Innovate Finance. As a leading enterprise-grade layer one blockchain, XDC Network is optimized for trade finance digitization, real-world asset tokenization, and institutional adoption. Our membership allows us to collaborate directly with regulators, financial institutions, and key stakeholders in the UK to advance compliant, interoperable frameworks for CBDCs, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and cross-border payments. This step reinforces our strong belief in the UK’s role as a global leader in digital money innovation and bridges traditional finance with scalable blockchain infrastructure to drive efficiency and inclusion in the digital economy.”" said Saloi Benbaha, Head of Network Enterprise Alliance and Ventures, XDC Network.

The acquisition of the Digital Pound Foundation has transformed Innovate Finance into a powerhouse combining fintech innovation with established digital currency policy expertise. The Foundation's working groups, regulatory engagement frameworks, and research initiatives which have shaped UK digital currency thinking for years now form the backbone of Innovate Finance's expanded digital assets practice.

As a member, XDC will contribute to specialized working groups tackling digital money deployment from regulatory frameworks to technical standards. The company will collaborate with other members, regulators, and industry stakeholders to identify key challenges, develop practical solutions, and provide technical expertise in advancing the UK’s digital finance ecosystem. The working group engages directly with the FCA, Bank of England, HM Treasury, HMRC, and UK Parliament to advocate for evidence-based policy positions. 

XDC will also contribute to cross-sector forums developing practical solutions that balance innovation with regulatory compliance and consumer protection, as Britain seeks to translate its digital finance ambitions into tangible economic advantage.

About XDC Network

XDC Network is an open-source, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain built for payments, trade finance and real-world assets, offering high throughput, low fees and enterprise-grade security, while being ISO 20022–compliant to support interoperability with global financial messaging and payment systems. XDC Network underpins a growing ecosystem of regulated digital money, trade, and settlement solutions across the globe.

https://xdc.org/ 

About Innovate Finance 

Innovate Finance is the independent industry body that represents and advances the global FinTech community in the UK. Its mission is to accelerate the UK’s leading role in the financial services sector by directly supporting the next generation of technology-led innovators. 

Innovate Finance’s membership ranges from seed stage startups and global financial institutions to investors, professional services firms, and global FinTech hubs. All benefit from Innovate Finance’s unique position as the single point of access to promote enabling policy and regulation, talent and skills, business opportunity and growth, and investment capital.

By bringing together and connecting the most forward-thinking participants in financial services, Innovate Finance is helping create a global financial services sector that is more transparent, more sustainable and more inclusive.

More information at www.innovatefinance.com