Tokenization and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) are transforming cross-border payments, bringing faster, more secure, and transparent value movement across borders.

Tokenized assets can settle near-instantly, depending on platform design and counterparties, drastically reducing delays seen in traditional systems. BIS Project Agorá and SWIFT’s CBDC interoperability pilots are redefining how central and commercial bank money interact on programmable platforms - exploring how atomic settlement and seamless FX flows could be achieved using tokenized money on programmable platforms. With major players like J.P. Morgan, WisdomTree, and Securitize already deploying these technologies, tokenization is moving from theory to mainstream.

For financial leaders, the opportunity is clear: understand, engage, and act - because tokenized infrastructure is no longer optional; it is inevitable.