[Chainlink Assists Financial Institutions in Connecting to Swift Blockchain Ledger, Supporting 24/7 Tokenized Payments] According to an official announcement from Chainlink, Chainlink is leveraging its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to help financial institutions integrate their systems and key signing infrastructure with the Swift blockchain ledger. Banks can retain control over transaction authorization keys, enabling them to adopt 24/7 tokenized payment workflows while maintaining their existing security governance and approval processes. The Swift ledger facilitates interbank fund transfers among participating institutions for tokenized deposits, covering overnight and weekend periods, with final settlement still completed through existing mechanisms such as Real-Time Gross Settlement Systems (RTGS). The Swift ledger, announced at Sibos 2025, has already connected over 11,500 financial institutions across more than 200 markets globally.