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Standard Chartered and HSBC execute first live transaction on Swift blockchain ledger
The two banks successfully completed a cross-border transaction by connecting their separate tokenized deposit systems through Swift's blockchain-based ledger, marking the first live transaction in Swift's pilot program for 24/7 interoperable cross-border payments.
Why it matters for the crypto market
This demonstrates major incumbent financial infrastructure moving toward tokenized settlement and 24/7 payments, a core infrastructure upgrade relevant to stablecoin adoption and real-world blockchain utility.
Source: CoinDesk
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