SWIFT says blockchain integration ‘more plausible’ than unifying CBDCs

SWIFT suggests that interlinking existing systems with blockchains is a more viable solution for short-term market development than combining central bank digital currencies and tokenized assets in a single ledger.

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Posted 8/31/2023, 12:33:53 PM