[Swift: Blockchain Shared Ledger Enters MVP Development Phase, Real Transactions Planned for Launch This Year] Foresight News reports that Swift announced via a tweet that its plan to build a blockchain-based shared ledger has made significant progress. After completing the design phase with a group of global banks, Swift is now developing the first MVP iteration of the ledger. The ledger aims to enable interoperability between tokenized bank deposits and support 24/7 cross-border payments, with real transactions planned to go live this year. The system will leverage existing compliance processes and support multiple settlement options, aiming to enhance payment execution speed, liquidity transparency, and reduce reconciliation workloads between institutions.