ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds

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The European Central Bank announces it will purchase tokenised bonds using its own funds, linking the Eurosystem’s payment infrastructure to blockchain‑based markets. By integrating a distributed‑ledger settlement layer, the ECB aims to streamline issuance, reduce settlement times and cut costs, while signalling institutional confidence in digital assets that could boost broader crypto adoption and reshape fixed‑income trading.