# ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds

https://mins.news/en/item/67538

- CoinDesk, 2026-09-21 15:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/09/21/ecb-announces-it-will-invest-in-tokenized-securities-via-new-pontes-platform

> The European Central Bank has introduced a system linking its payment infrastructure with blockchain-based financial markets and plans to purchase tokenized bonds using its own funds.

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