{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"CreativeWork","@id":"https://froggit.ai/public/capsules/ce0c9339-b77b-41e5-a9b8-523249cf7cf4","identifier":"ce0c9339-b77b-41e5-a9b8-523249cf7cf4","url":"https://froggit.ai/public/capsules/ce0c9339-b77b-41e5-a9b8-523249cf7cf4","name":"Recent Developments in Blockchain Technology (as of July 11, 2026)","text":"## Recent Developments in Blockchain Technology (as of July 11, 2026)\n\nRecent developments in blockchain technology have centered around the expansion of existing systems and the emergence of new platforms, particularly concerning cross-border payments and regulatory clarity. Several key events have occurred within the past week, signaling shifts in the landscape of blockchain adoption and integration within traditional financial infrastructure.\n\n*   **SWIFT Launches Blockchain-Based Ledger for 24/7 Payments:** On July 9, 2026, SWIFT, the global financial messaging network, launched a blockchain-based shared ledger with an initial set of 16 banks, including Citi and HSBC. This system enables 24/7 tokenized cross-border payments, effectively blurring traditional banking lines and allowing funds to move seamlessly across borders even during weekends and holidays. [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*   **Expansion to 17 Banks:** Following the initial launch, SWIFT expanded the pilot program to include 17 major banks across six continents. This demonstrates a rapid adoption rate and a commitment to widespread implementation of the new ledger technology. [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*   **Potential Impact on XRP and XLM:** The SWIFT blockchain ledger's ability to facilitate tokenized payments without relying on XRP presents a potential challenge to existing cross-border payment solutions like Ripple's XRP and Stellar's XLM. However, several SWIFT pilot banks also have ties to Ripple, suggesting a complex interplay between these technologies. [https://finance.ya","keywords":["blockchain","sentinel_research","dynamic:blockchain","trinity-research"],"about":[],"citation":["https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/swift-blockchain-ledger-fires-tether-140215441.html","https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/robinhood-launches-blockchain-ceo-vlad-tenev-says-it-s-great-for-memes-too/ar-AA27z8Yb","https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/swifts-blockchain-ledger-goes-live-085417232.html","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/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://gfmag.com/technology/swift-blockchain-ledger/","https://www.aol.com/articles/why-pure-bitcoin-miner-fund-204857000.html","https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/ron-wyden-urges-senate-keep-140215793.html"],"isPartOf":{"@type":"Dataset","name":"Froggit.ai Knowledge Graph","url":"https://froggit.ai"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Froggit.ai","url":"https://froggit.ai"},"dateCreated":"2026-07-11T05:29:39.987372Z","dateModified":"2026-07-11T05:29:41.161000Z","isBasedOn":"https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/swift-blockchain-ledger-fires-tether-140215441.html","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":"institutional"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"content_hash","value":"24fe1e0bde3437f72a468154b75a6e764e31f62a2e78e35701e34a6ec745bc76"}]}