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ECB launches Pontes for wholesale tokenised-asset settlement
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Published 2026-09-21 10:00 UTCUpdated 2026-09-21 11:27 UTC
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Overview
The ECB has launched Pontes to connect distributed-ledger market infrastructure with central-bank payment rails for wholesale tokenised-asset settlement. The platform is expected to expand gradually, while the ECB also plans to invest part of its own funds in tokenised securities.
Entities
European Central BankPontes
Why now
- The ECB announced Pontes as a new settlement platform.
- The platform is scheduled to expand gradually, with full implementation expected by 2028.
- The announcement combines settlement infrastructure with the ECB’s tokenised-securities plans.
Why it matters
- Pontes links tokenised-asset infrastructure with central-bank settlement rails.
- The ECB’s planned tokenised-securities investment signals institutional use of the infrastructure.
- The initiative provides a central-bank route for wholesale tokenised transactions.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- The ECB has launched Pontes to settle wholesale blockchain-based or tokenised transactions in central-bank money.
- The ECB plans to invest part of its own funds in tokenised securities, with settlement via Pontes.
- Pontes is expected to expand its services and operating hours gradually, with full implementation expected by 2028.
How sources frame it
- ECB And Reported Coverage: neutral
Four sources report the ECB’s Pontes platform and related tokenised-securities plans.
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ECB press release
ecb.europa.eu · ecb.europa.eu · 2026-09-21 10:00 UTC
CoinDesk report
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-09-21 11:18 UTC
Cointelegraph report
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-09-21 11:27 UTC
ECB launches Pontes to settle blockchain transactions in central bank money
Crypto · crypto.news · 2026-09-21 10:49 UTC
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