HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank completed the first real-time tokenized deposit transaction on the Swift blockchain ledger

According to CoinDesk, HSBC and Standard Chartered have completed the first real-time tokenized deposit transaction on the Swift blockchain ledger. This transaction marks progress for traditional financial institutions in utilizing blockchain technology to handle tokenized deposits, with both parties achieving real-time transfer and settlement of deposit tokens through Swift's distributed ledger infrastructure.

As a global interbank messaging and clearing network, Swift is promoting the application of its blockchain ledger in tokenized asset and deposit scenarios to enhance the efficiency of cross-border and inter-institutional funds. As major international banks, the collaboration between HSBC and Standard Chartered demonstrates the feasibility of tokenized deposits in practical business, helping to explore further integration of traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure.