ECB launches infrastructure for settlement of tokenized assets
European Central Bank activates Bridges platform for settlement of tokenized assets with central bank money and starts investments in digital securities.
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ECB launches Pontes platform for tokenized asset settlement
The Eurosystem put into operation, on this Monday, the Pontes platform, which allows the settlement of transactions involving tokenized wholesale assets by means of central bank money. The initiative represents a concrete advance in the integration between traditional finance and distributed ledger technologies.
In addition to activating the platform, the European Central Bank began preparatory work to allocate a small portion of its own funds to tokenized securities, initially prioritizing public issuances in the euro area. These operations will also be settled via Pontes.
Integration between blockchain and financial markets
The measure seeks to directly connect central bank money to the universe of digital assets, facilitating real-time settlement and reducing risks associated with intermediaries. The project is the result of collaboration among various European central banks.
Official sources indicate that the platform is already functional, marking the beginning of a new phase in the evolution of European financial infrastructure.
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