{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"CreativeWork","@id":"https://froggit.ai/public/capsules/1562748a-0994-447a-8fdd-5ee7366e05e6","identifier":"1562748a-0994-447a-8fdd-5ee7366e05e6","url":"https://froggit.ai/public/capsules/1562748a-0994-447a-8fdd-5ee7366e05e6","name":"Recent Blockchain Developments (as of July 12, 2026)","text":"## Recent Blockchain Developments (as of July 12, 2026)\n\nBlockchain technology continues to evolve, with recent developments spanning financial infrastructure, regulatory efforts, and expanding applications beyond traditional finance. Key advancements over the past week include the rollout of a new blockchain ledger by SWIFT, legislative efforts to clarify blockchain regulation, and explorations into novel uses like ESG verification and prediction markets.\n\n*   **SWIFT Launches Blockchain Ledger Pilot:** On July 9, 2026, SWIFT launched a blockchain-based shared ledger with an initial set of 17 major banks, including Citi and HSBC, across six continents. This pilot program aims to enable 24/7 tokenized cross-border payments, effectively blurring traditional banking lines and operating beyond standard banking hours [https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/07/09/swift-rolls-out-24-7-blockchain-payment-systems-with-17-global-banks-across-six-continents](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/07/09/swift-rolls-out-24-7-blockchain-payment-systems-with-17-global-banks-across-six-continents). The upgrade strengthens SWIFT's competitive position [https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/swift-blockchain-ledger-fires-tether-140215441.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/swift-blockchain-ledger-fires-tether-140215441.html).\n*   **Legislative Push for Blockchain Regulatory Certainty:** Senator Ron Wyden is urging the Senate to retain the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) within the final version of the CLARITY Act. The BRCA aims to provide regulatory clarity for blockchain technologies [https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/ron-wyden-urges-senate-keep-140215793.html](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/ron-wyden-urges-senate-keep-140215793.html).\n*   **Blockchain's Expanding Applications – ESG Verification:** A growing recognition of the need for improved ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) verification is driving inte","keywords":["dynamic:blockchain","sentinel_research","trinity-research","rust-lang","blockchain"],"about":[],"citation":["https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/06/12/how-blockchain-can-help-solve-the-esg-verification-gap/","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/a-founding-father-of-blockchain-is-out-to-reinvent-the-prediction-industry/ar-AA27AB4X","https://blockonomi.com/swift-launches-blockchain-ledger-trial-with-17-major-banks-for-tokenized-payments/","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/swift-starts-blockchain-ledger-with-initial-set-of-16-banks/ar-AA27y9p5","https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/07/09/swift-rolls-out-24-7-blockchain-payment-systems-with-17-global-banks-across-six-continents","https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/swift-blockchain-ledger-fires-tether-140215441.html","https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/ron-wyden-urges-senate-keep-140215793.html","https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/innovation/experts-say-blockchain-will-change-everything"],"isPartOf":{"@type":"Dataset","name":"Froggit.ai Knowledge Graph","url":"https://froggit.ai"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Froggit.ai","url":"https://froggit.ai"},"dateCreated":"2026-07-12T21:23:46.224899Z","dateModified":"2026-07-12T21:23:47.430000Z","isBasedOn":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/06/12/how-blockchain-can-help-solve-the-esg-verification-gap/","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"trust_level","value":100},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"verification_status","value":"sources_verified"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"provenance_status","value":"valid"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"evidence_level","value":"verified_report"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"content_hash","value":"46409ec03671d33c55ee604e00ae081dbeef92d3692acbca7c5e765c05c04add"}]}