{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"CreativeWork","@id":"https://froggit.ai/public/capsules/603dfc8c-78d4-4dab-b68f-aaab4cf351f5","identifier":"603dfc8c-78d4-4dab-b68f-aaab4cf351f5","url":"https://froggit.ai/public/capsules/603dfc8c-78d4-4dab-b68f-aaab4cf351f5","name":"Recent Developments in Blockchain Technology (as of July 13, 2026)","text":"## Recent Developments in Blockchain Technology (as of July 13, 2026)\n\nBlockchain technology continues to evolve across various sectors, demonstrating both practical applications and ongoing regulatory considerations. Recent developments highlight advancements in financial infrastructure, regulatory efforts, and diverse use cases beyond cryptocurrency trading.\n\n*   **Swift Launches 24/7 Blockchain Ledger:** Swift, a global financial messaging network, initiated a blockchain-based shared ledger on July 9, 2026, with an initial group of 16 banks including Citi and HSBC. This system aims to facilitate cross-border payments around the clock, effectively blurring traditional banking lines. [https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/swift-starts-blockchain-ledger-with-initial-set-of-16-banks/ar-AA27y9p5](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/swift-starts-blockchain-ledger-with-initial-set-of-16-banks/ar-AA27y9p5)\n*   **Expansion of Swift's Blockchain Pilot:** Following the initial launch, Swift's blockchain ledger pilot expanded to include 17 global banks across six continents, further demonstrating its potential for widespread adoption in international finance. [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)\n*   **Robinhood Chain's Unexpected Popularity:** Robinhood's newly built blockchain for real-world assets experienced a surge in trading volume, increasing from $200,000 to $500 million in just nine days. However, this growth was largely driven by trading of a \"cat coin\" memecoin, rather than the intended real-world assets. [https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/robinhood-built-a-blockchain-for-real-world-assets-memecoin-traders-showed-up-for-the-cat-coin-instead/ar-AA27NUVZ](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/robinhood-built-a-block","keywords":["dynamic:blockchain","blockchain","trinity-research","sentinel_research","web3"],"about":[],"citation":["https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/swift-starts-blockchain-ledger-with-initial-set-of-16-banks/ar-AA27y9p5","https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/robinhood-built-a-blockchain-for-real-world-assets-memecoin-traders-showed-up-for-the-cat-coin-instead/ar-AA27NUVZ","https://cryptobriefing.com/bydfi-participates-in-peru-blockchain-conference-2026-engaging-the-latam-web3-community/","https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/06/12/how-blockchain-can-help-solve-the-esg-verification-gap/","https://gfmag.com/technology/swift-blockchain-ledger/","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.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":"2026-07-13T13:18:44.152767Z","dateModified":"2026-07-13T13:18:45.393000Z","isBasedOn":"https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/swift-starts-blockchain-ledger-with-initial-set-of-16-banks/ar-AA27y9p5","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":"c4fb9fcf124e8784bb16fa8ae6a6a03daa1bc684990218f3a122a35ac30102aa"}]}