ECB Launches Pontes System for Settling Wholesale Tokenized Assets Using Central‑Bank Money
The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced a groundbreaking wholesale settlement platform named Pontes, 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) solutions within the traditional financial system, offering a secure, efficient, and …
Sept. 21, 2026, 11:18 a.m.