EASE Protocol Launches ISO 20022-Compliant Smart Contracts on Testnet For Cross-Chain Banking Automation
Posted On April 24, 2025
The EASE Protocol has launched what it claims is the first functional integration of the ISO 20022 financial messaging standard directly into blockchain smart contracts, opening new pathways for cross-chain banking automation and regulatory-compliant settlement across blockchain ecosystems.
The integration, now live on the EASE testnet, allows banks to trial ISO 20022-based workflows in a blockchain environment. The messaging format, which is being adopted globally to replace SWIFT standards, is designed for structured and standardized financial communications.
EASE’s implementation enables banks to automate settlements, messaging, and smart contract actions across Ethereum-compatible chains using the ISO 20022 framework.
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