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FAB And Citi Complete Live Tokenised Deposit Transaction On Swift’s Ledger

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has completed a live USD transaction with Citi using tokenised deposits on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger. The bilateral transaction tested how existing Swift payment messaging can work with tokenised deposits to support 24/7 cross-border payments. According to FAB, it is the first bank in the Middle East and Africa to reach [...] The post FAB And Citi Complete Live Tokenised Deposit Transaction On Swift’s Ledger appeared first on Fintech News UAE .

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  • FAB And Citi Complete Live Tokenised Deposit Transaction On Swift’s Ledger

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    Fintech News Middle East reported the item at 2026-09-02T09:37:22.000Z.

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