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As ECB's Pontes DLT settlement nears launch, Cipollone calls for harmonized securities law
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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The ECB is preparing to launch its Pontes DLT settlement system in September, aiming to extend operating hours and support multi-currency services by mid-2028. However, ECB board member Cipollone emphasised that legal harmonisation across European securities law is critical to fully realise the benefits of tokenization and avoid infrastructure fragmentation.
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You face a legal barrier blocking Europe's DLT markets from scaling as a unified zone. Align your product and strategy now with the evolving European securities law to avoid becoming fragmented or dependent on foreign platforms.
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