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, designed to enable the clearing and final settlement of tokenised assets using central‑bank money. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the integration of distributed ledger technology (DLT) with traditional financial market infrastructures, offering a secure,…
Sept. 21, 2026, 11:18 a.m.