ECB launches Pontes system for settling wholesale tokenised assets using central‑bank money
The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced a groundbreaking wholesale settlement solution known as the Pontes platform, marking a significant step forward in the integration of distributed ledger technology (DLT) with traditional central‑bank money. Unlike the retail‑focused digital euro initiative, which is scheduled for a pilot phase in 2027, Pontes is specifically designed for the wholesal…
Sept. 21, 2026, 11:18 a.m.