Focus Session – Latest on the Eurosystem’s work on wholesale central bank money

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Welcome address

Explore the Eurosystem’s strategy for the future of wholesale central bank money and how it lays the foundation for a vibrant and future-oriented European digital asset ecosystem. Learn more about how tokenised Euro central bank liquidity can be used by the market for settling tokenised assets on market distributed ledger technology (DLT) platforms.

• Dimitri Pattyn, Deputy Director General, ECB

Overview of Pontes Initial Launch

Gain insights on the eligibility criteria for participants in Pontes, how DLT-based assets will be accepted as eligible Eurosystem collateral and how this sets the first building block for the long-term strategy for a European digital asset ecosystem. Understand how you can stay informed and how the market is involved via the Pontes Market Contact Group.

• George Kalogeropoulos, Deputy Head of Division, ECB

Insights on technical, functional and operational aspects of Pontes Initial Launch

What are the technical, functional and operational aspects of Pontes set for launch in September 2026? Stay informed and ask your questions.

• Jean Clement, Advisor, ECB

Testing strategy for Pontes Initial Launch

Testing will open in July 2026. Gain insights on the testing strategy and how you can prepare to connect to Pontes.

• Bobby Bashford, Head of Section, ECB

• Julia Lohle, Expert, ECB
• Vitus Roßmann, Expert, ECB

Closing remarks

• Dimitri Pattyn, Deputy Director General, ECB