Major international banks announced new pilot programs this week integrating blockchain into cross-border payments. The goal is faster settlements, reduced fees, and improved transparency.
Financial analysts say this marks one of the most aggressive moves by the banking sector toward blockchain adoption. Multiple institutions are now testing tokenized deposits and interoperable payment rails that can connect with both traditional systems and Web3 networks.
Industry experts believe 2026 could be the year when blockchain-powered bank payments become mainstream.
