Brussels, July 9, 2026. Swift blockchain-based ledger ready for initial use. 17 banks from six continents preparing live pilot transactions with tokenised deposits for 24/7 payments. Built in nine months from October 2025 announcement. Shared ledger is orchestration layer; final settlement through existing systems. Banks: ANZ, BNP Paribas, BNY, Citi, DBS, FAB, FirstRand, HSBC, Itaú, Lloyds, Mashreq, MUFG, OCBC, Standard Chartered, UBS, UOB, Wells Fargo. Foundation for programmable money and agentic commerce.