Gate News Report, March 12 — The European Central Bank announced the Appia roadmap, outlining a long-term plan to build a euro wholesale financial market anchored to central bank digital currency. Pontes is a distributed ledger technology settlement solution for the euro system, scheduled to go live in Q3 2026. As a key component of the Appia framework, it aims to enable central bank currency settlement for market transactions through an interoperable network. Appia is a strategic framework for developing the future tokenized financial ecosystem. An ECB executive committee member stated that the roadmap aims to create a pathway from the current financial system to a future tokenized market, firmly anchored to central bank currency. The ECB also launched a public consultation, inviting feedback from public and private sector participants, with a deadline of April 22. This initiative coincides with the ECB’s ongoing digital euro project, which plans to select a payment service provider in 2026 and launch a 12-month pilot in the second half of 2027.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
