Republic has joined XDC Network as an institutional validator, enhancing the blockchain's validator group as it expands its role in trade finance and real-world asset tokenization. According to BeInCrypto, Republic will operate masternodes to secure XDC Network and validate on-chain transactions, linking it more directly to blockchain-based financial applications. This move deepens Republic's exposure to blockchain systems beyond its existing services. XDC Network continues to add institutional validators, strengthening its presence in the US market.