Swift, Chainlink, and UBS Test Interoperability for Tokenized Asset Settlement

Swift expands trials with over 30 banks, achieving key blockchain interoperability milestones for tokenized assets across multiple payment and settlement systems.

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Summary

Swift, Chainlink, and UBS Asset Management, alongside BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Société Générale, completed a major interoperability trial connecting traditional payment networks with blockchain platforms. The latest tests achieved ISO 20022 interoperability, fiat and digital currency settlement with Citi, and digital-asset exchanges with Northern Trust and the Reserve Bank of Australia. Swift is now collaborating with more than 30 banks to integrate blockchain ledgers for real-time cross-border payments.

Terms & Concepts
  • Tokenized Assets: Digital representations of real-world assets issued and managed on blockchain platforms.
  • DvP Settlement: Delivery versus Payment settlement, where asset transfer occurs only if payment is made, reducing counterparty risk.
  • Blockchain Interoperability: The ability of different blockchain systems and traditional networks to communicate and transfer assets seamlessly.