European Central Bank to Launch Blockchain Settlement Pilot by 2026

According to BlockBeats, the European Central Bank (ECB) plans to initiate a blockchain settlement pilot named 'Pontes' by the end of 2026. This initiative aims to integrate distributed ledger technology (DLT) platforms with the eurozone's core payment systems. The ECB approved a dual-track plan on Tuesday to settle DLT transactions using central bank money, potentially modernizing the European financial system. The first track, 'Pontes,' will focus on short-term solutions by connecting blockchain-based DLT platforms with the euro system's 'TARGET' financial services system, which facilitates payments and securities circulation within the eurozone source: https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/26400593546865?utm_source=BinanceNewsRSS