Google Cloud’s GCUL: A New Layer-1 Blockchain for Institutional Payments & Asset Tokenization The blockchain space is entering a new era, and Google Cloud has officially joined the race with its very own Layer-1 blockchain: GCUL (Google Cloud Universal Ledger) . Unlike retail-focused chains, GCUL is being built exclusively for institutional finance , offering an infrastructure for payments, settlements, and asset tokenization. What is GCUL? GCUL is a permissioned Layer-1 blockchain designed to serve banks, financial institutions, and enterprises. It isn’t just another public crypto network it’s being tailored to meet the compliance, regulatory, and security needs of large-scale institutions. The platform is envisioned as a neutral foundation that financial players can adopt to build and deploy blockchain-based services. Features Python-based Smart Contracts : Unlike Ethereum’s Solidity, GCUL allows institutions to use Python, a familiar programming language for traditi...