Chainlink and Swift Pilot Could Enable Tokenized Funds for $100T Global Market

• UBS Tokenize pilot used Swift ISO 20022 messages and Chainlink CRE to automate tokenized fund workflows.

• Chainlink’s plug-and-play CRE reduces infrastructure changes by using existing identity and key management systems.

• LINK trades at $21.39, holding $20 support; analysts see resistance near $29 and upside toward $46–$47.

Chainlink Swift tokenization unlocks $100T funds market — learn how banks use CRE and ISO 20022 messaging to manage tokenized funds. Read the pilot details.

How does Chainlink and Swift enable tokenized fund workflows?

Chainlink and Swift enable tokenized fund workflows by passing ISO 20022-compliant Swift messages into Chainlink’s Runtime Environment (CRE), which then triggers smart contract events using Chainlink’s Digital Transfer Agent standard. This preserves existing bank identity and key management while automating subscriptions and redemptions.

What happened in the UBS Tokenize pilot and which institutions supported it?

The pilot used Swift messaging routed to Chainlink CRE to automate fund lifecycle events. UBS Tokenize participated as the first application, extending prior involvement in Singapore’s Project Guardian. Industry supporters included DTCC, Euroclear, DBS, BNP Paribas and other large custodians and banks. Swift serves over 11,000 institutions globally, and the global fund industry is valued at more than $100 trillion.

Why does this matter for the $100T funds industry?

Front-loading interoperability reduces migration costs and compliance risk. By accepting ISO 20022 messages from Swift, Chainlink CRE lets institutions automate tokenized fund workflows while preserving established AML/KYC and custody controls. This lowers barriers for institutional adoption across a market valued at over $100 trillion.

How does this affect market participants and token holders?

Institutions gain a pathway to offer tokenized exposure with familiar operational controls. For token holders, the integration can improve settlement speed and transparency while keeping regulatory and custody frameworks intact. Banks can onboard tokenized products with minimal infrastructure change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can banks use existing identity systems with Chainlink CRE?

Yes. Chainlink CRE is designed to accept Swift messaging and trigger smart contracts without requiring replacement of existing identity or key management systems, enabling seamless operational continuity.

Which institutions supported the pilot?

UBS Tokenize led the pilot. Other participants and supporters included DTCC, Euroclear, DBS, BNP Paribas and major custodians collaborating on interoperability pilots.

Key Takeaways

• Seamless integration: Chainlink CRE accepts ISO 20022 Swift messages to trigger smart contracts without replacing bank core systems.
• Institutional scale: Swift’s network of 11,000+ institutions and fund industry scale (> $100T) make this approach materially important.
• Market signal: LINK trades at $21.39, holding key support near $20 with technical resistance near $29 and higher targets toward $46–$47.

Conclusion

The Chainlink and Swift collaboration demonstrates a practical path for banks to operate tokenized fund workflows at scale. By leveraging ISO 20022 messaging and Chainlink CRE, institutions can automate subscriptions and redemptions while preserving compliance and custody controls. Expect further pilots and gradual rollouts that could materially accelerate institutional tokenization efforts. Publication: 30 September 2025. Author: COINOTAG / Maxwell Mutuma.

Maxwell Mutuma — 30 September 2025, 11:47:58 GMT +0000