The European Central Bank approves research on using central bank funds to settle distributed ledger technology transactions

According to CoinDesk, the Governing Council of the European Central Bank has approved research on using central bank funds to settle distributed ledger technology (DLT) transactions, with the aim of improving the efficiency of its payment system. Short term plan "Pontes"&34; A pilot program will be launched in the third quarter of 2026 to connect the DLT platform with the TARGET payment system in the Eurozone; The long-term plan "Appia" will support global operations and research DLT solutions. The European Central Bank stated that this decision is in line with its commitment to support innovation while ensuring the safety and efficiency of financial infrastructure.