SWIFT Tests Blockchain as XRP Ledger Gains Focus
The post SWIFT Tests Blockchain as XRP Ledger Gains Focus appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. SWIFT tests blockchain ledger with 17 banks as XRP Ledger’s 14-year settlement record returns to market focus. SWIFT has announced a blockchain-based ledger for tokenized cross-border payments. Seventeen banks are preparing to test tokenized deposits through the pilot. The ledger was built in nine months and is now ready for bank testing. It aims to support 24/7 payments through SWIFT’s secure messaging network. The launch has drawn attention from XRP Ledger supporters and wider crypto market analysts. XRPL has been settling transactions since 2012, giving it a longer public operating record. The debate now centers on pilots, production systems, and institutional payment rails. Banks linked to Ripple activity are also listed among SWIFT’s pilot participants. SWIFT Brings Tokenized Deposits Into Testing SWIFT said its new ledger will support tokenized cross-border payments between banks. The