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ECB launches Pontes to settle tokenized assets without stablecoins
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched Pontes, a settlement system enabling financial institutions to settle wholesale tokenized asset transactions using central bank money instead of private stablecoins, with full implementation expected by 2028.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 21 Sep 2026 and 22 Sep 2026.
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You face a new route to settle tokenized assets without relying on stablecoins, which removes counterparty risk and could speed adoption in your financial services. Pontes creates a window for fintechs to build on trusted central bank money, so start exploring integrations now.
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2 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 22 Sep 2026
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