Breaking: Eric $TRUMP

has called the **SWIFT banking system "broken"** and claims it will soon be **replaced by cryptocurrency**. Speaking at a financial summit in Texas, he criticized SWIFT for being **slow, expensive, and politically controlled**, and said blockchain technology offers a better solution for global finance.

Cryptocurrencies like **Bitcoin $BTC

**, **Ethereum $ETH

**, **Ripple (XRP)**, **Stellar (XLM)**, and **Litecoin (LTC)** were highlighted by analysts as potential alternatives, along with emerging **CBDCs (central bank digital currencies)**. These platforms offer **faster, cheaper, and decentralized** cross-border payments, unlike SWIFT, which relies on legacy infrastructure and centralized control.

Trump’s statement adds to growing mainstream support for crypto as global financial systems evolve.