ECB Launches Pontes Platform to Settle Wholesale Tokenized Assets Using Central‑Bank Money
The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken a decisive step toward modernising the settlement of wholesale financial transactions by introducing the Pontes platform, a cutting‑edge solution designed to settle tokenised assets with central‑bank money. This initiative marks a significant evolution in the way large‑scale financial instruments—such as bonds, securities, and other high‑value assets—are …
Sept. 21, 2026, 11:18 a.m.