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Swift launches blockchain ledger pilot with 17 global banks for 24/7 tokenized payments

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Published 2026-07-09 08:10 UTCUpdated 2026-07-09 19:52 UTC

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XRP price rises as SWIFT taps Ripple-linked banks for blockchain payments

Crypto.News · News · crypto.news · 2026-07-09 19:52 UTC

Swift rolls out new blockchain ledger to bring 24/7 banking to 17 global giants

CoinDesk · News · coindesk.com · 2026-07-09 11:08 UTC

SWIFT launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank tokenized deposit pilot

Cointelegraph · News · cointelegraph.com · 2026-07-09 08:51 UTC

Banks to pilot live transactions on Swift's blockchain-based shared ledger

Finextra (FinTech) · News · finextra.com · 2026-07-09 08:18 UTC

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Overview

Swift has introduced a new blockchain-based ledger to enable 24/7 cross-border payments using tokenized deposits. Seventeen major banks, including HSBC, UBS, Wells Fargo, and Citi, across six continents are preparing to pilot live transactions on this interoperable shared ledger.

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SwiftHSBCUBSWells FargoCitiRippleXRP

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2.08

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33%

Why now

Pilot launch marks a significant step in modernizing international payment systems.
Market reacts with XRP price increase due to Ripple-linked bank participation.
Addresses demand for continuous payment availability beyond traditional banking hours.

Why it matters

Enables 24/7 cross-border payments improving liquidity and speed for global banks.
Demonstrates growing adoption of blockchain technology in traditional banking infrastructure.
Involvement of Ripple-linked banks highlights integration between crypto and legacy finance.

LLM analysis

Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: high

Recurring claims

Swift launched a blockchain ledger pilot with 17 global banks to enable 24/7 tokenized deposit payments.
The pilot allows tokenized deposits to be transferred 24/7, but final settlement still depends on legacy payment rails.
Ripple-linked banks are involved in the pilot, contributing to a rise in XRP price.

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