[ECB's DLT Settlement Platform Pontes Officially Launched] According to the official announcement from the European Central Bank (ECB), the eurozone's tokenized asset settlement infrastructure, Pontes, was officially launched on September 21. It enables wholesale tokenized asset transactions to be settled in central bank money, utilizing DLT to integrate issuance, trading, settlement, custody, and other processes while supporting smart contract automation. Deutsche Bank, Santander Bank, Société Générale, European Investment Bank, along with 13 banks and 4 DLT operators including Clearstream, are the first to connect to the platform. The full implementation target is set for 2028.