Global Finance

SWIFT Unveils Blockchain-Powered Ledger for 24/7 Cross-Border Payments: A New Era for Global Finance

SWIFT

SWIFT Unveils Blockchain-Powered Ledger for 24/7 Cross-Border Payments: A New Era for Global Finance

Frankfurt, Germany – September 29, 2025 – The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has officially launched a groundbreaking initiative to develop a blockchain-based ledger for 24/7 cross-border payments. This pivotal move, announced at the Sibos conference, sees SWIFT collaborating with over 30 leading global financial institutions and blockchain software

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Ripple's XRP Poised to Revolutionize Global Payments Amidst Regulatory Clarity and Strategic Expansion

Cryptocurrency

Ripple's XRP Poised to Revolutionize Global Payments Amidst Regulatory Clarity and Strategic Expansion

Ripple (XRP) is aggressively pursuing a vision to embed its digital asset, XRP, at the core of modern global payment systems. This ambitious plan, underscored by recent regulatory clarity and strategic technological enhancements, aims to transform cross-border transactions by offering unparalleled speed, cost-efficiency, and versatility. With the U.S. Securities

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BRICS Ignites Dedollarization Drive: A New Era for Global Trade and US Debt Servicing?

BRICS

BRICS Ignites Dedollarization Drive: A New Era for Global Trade and US Debt Servicing?

The BRICS economic bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with its expanded BRICS+ members, is aggressively spearheading a concerted dedollarization movement. This strategic pivot involves promoting trade in local currencies, developing robust alternative payment systems, and significantly increasing the use of the Chinese yuan. These initiatives

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