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European Central Bank Unveils Ambitious Blockchain Plan

European Central Bank Unveils Ambitious Blockchain Plan

Cryptodnes2024/10/09 05:57
By:Cryptodnes

The pace of financial innovation is accelerating in the Middle East and Europe as institutions leverage Blockchain technology to enhance their markets.

Reports indicate that the European Central Bank (ECB) is considering the development of a unified “European ledger”—a comprehensive blockchain platform aimed at integrating digital assets with central bank money across Europe.

Piero Cipollone, a member of the ECB’s executive board, presented this concept at a recent symposium, emphasizing the importance of establishing a cohesive digital capital markets union to address the fragmentation of financial systems and improve overall efficiency.

At present, Europe’s capital markets face challenges due to varying national regulations and disconnected liquidity pools. Cipollone highlighted that over 60% of EU banks are either exploring or testing distributed ledger technology (DLT), with 22% already implementing it.

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However, the lack of interoperability among different national regulations results in “isolated asset liquidity pools,” hindering integration.

The envisioned European ledger is designed to enable smooth cross-border transactions, lower financial transaction costs, and facilitate 24/7 trading. By offering a unified framework for digital money and assets, this initiative could significantly enhance transparency, security, and efficiency in European financial markets, ultimately benefiting both central banks and private investors.

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