Oracle, IBM, Cosmos build routes into Swift’s Ledger as vendors bet on tokenized deposits
Oracle, IBM, and Cosmos have recently announced integrations with Swift’s blockchain-based Ledger, signaling a significant push toward institutional adoption of tokenized deposits. Although Swift’s Ledger launched in July and is currently limited to a pilot program with 17 banks, the rapid influx of major technology vendors suggests strong anticipation of future demand for cross-border payment solutions. The Ledger functions as a validation layer rather than a direct money-movement platform, allowing banks to maintain tokenized deposits on their own systems while Swift records and nets payment commitments. By bridging the gap between traditional banking infrastructure and tokenized flows, these vendors aim to enable near-instant cross-border settlement. Oracle, in particular, is leveraging its existing blockchain platform to integrate Swift’s commitment contracts directly into its Banking Payments product. This development allows financial institutions to manage both traditional and tokenized transactions within a unified operating model. The collective move by these tech giants underscores a strategic bet that tokenized deposits will become a standard component of global interbank settlement infrastructure.
