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Cipollone links next-day securities settlement with Europe's tokenisation strategy
Moving securities settlement to the next day forms part of Europe's wider financial infrastructure overhaul.
Shortening the settlement cycle can cut market and counterparty risks, while the transition demands more standardisation and automation. Pontes already links market DLT platforms to TARGET Services so tokenised asset transactions can settle using central bank money. Appia is exploring a common framework for European tokenised finance, with central bank money retaining its role as a trusted foundation. T2S is expected to continue serving European securities markets as tokenised platforms and new infrastructure develop.
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Date stated with the source: 29. 10. 2026
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