HSBC and Standard Chartered Complete First Live Transaction on Swift Blockchain Ledger
HSBC and Standard Chartered have successfully executed their first live transaction using Swift's blockchain ledger, connecting their tokenized deposit systems. This milestone marks significant progress towards achieving interoperable, 24/7 cross-border payments as the financial industry increasingly adopts stablecoins and tokenized deposits.
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Swift links HSBC and StanChart tokenized deposits
Swift connected HSBC and Standard Chartered’s tokenized deposit systems, while existing banking rails completed the final settlement.
StanChart, HSBC execute first live transaction on Swift blockchain ledger
The transaction connected the banks’ separate tokenized deposit systems through Swift’s ledger, marking a step toward interoperable, 24/7 cross-border payments.
HSBC, Standard Chartered execute first live banking transaction on Swift’s 24/7 ledger
The cross-border transaction is Swift’s first in a pilot project as it tests settlement in its push to remain relevant as stablecoins and tokenized deposits become widely used worldwide.


