# ECB prepares to invest part of own funds in tokenized securities

_Published Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7:07 AM EDT · Policy, Products, Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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The European Central Bank has begun preparatory work to invest a small portion of its own funds in tokenized securities, seeking practical experience with distributed-ledger markets. Purchases would settle in central bank money through Pontes, the Eurosystem service launched on Monday.

Initial investments would cover euro-denominated securities issued by euro-area governments, regional authorities, agencies and European supranational institutions. The work concerns the ECB's non-monetary-policy portfolio, which helps fund operating expenses. Its Executive Board will determine timing and operating details after preparations are complete.

## Sources

- [ECB - European Central Bank](https://www.ecb.europa.eu//press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.pr260921_1~5a011ecbea.en.html)

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