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  1. ECB Tokenized Central Bank Money Essential for Scaling DLT Markets Cipollone Says

    The Eurosystem Pontes service connects DLT platforms to TARGET for wholesale settlement in central bank money, with ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone highlighting its role in scaling tokenized finance.

  2. Malaysia SSDS+ Platform Launches for Tokenized Bonds and Sukuk

    Bank Negara Malaysia introduced SSDS+ on 20 October 2026 to handle issuance and settlement of tokenized bonds and sukuk using cloud and distributed ledger technology.

  3. Standard Chartered Zodia Custody Acquisition Advances with Signed Agreements

    Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100 percent of Zodia Custody Limited, consolidating its institutional digital asset custody operations.

  4. JPM Coin Ethereum Mainnet Expands Access for Institutional Tokenized Deposits

    JPMorgan moved its deposit token JPM Coin to Ethereum mainnet around October 19, 2026, giving approved institutions multi-chain options for USD settlements.

  5. Sweden Digital Krona Legislation Preparation Urged by Riksbank

    On 15 October 2026 the Riksbank asked the Riksdag to begin legislative work on a possible digital krona driven by security concerns and digital euro developments.

  6. Standard Chartered Zodia Custody Acquisition Consolidates Institutional Digital Asset Operations

    Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100 percent of Zodia Custody, moving regulated custody entities into its Securities Services division.

  7. Kazakhstan Crypto Ban Targets Coinbase and Five Other Unlicensed Platforms

    An AIFC court ruling bars Coinbase, BingX and four other platforms from offering unlicensed digital asset services in Kazakhstan's financial centre.

  8. Digital Pound Faces No Rush as Bank of England Deputy Highlights Stablecoin Alternatives

    Sarah Breeden told an Atlantic Council audience in Bangkok that the case for a retail CBDC hinges on whether tokenisation benefits can come from other pound-denominated instruments.

  9. ECB Tokenized Money Essential for Scaled DLT Markets Cipollone Warns

    ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stressed that tokenized central bank money is required to anchor settlement in growing DLT markets and avoid credit and fragmentation risks.

  10. SWIFT CBDC Interoperability Tests Show Connector Solution for Cross-Border Flows

    SWIFT completed sandbox experiments with 38 institutions testing a connector that links CBDCs across DLT networks and traditional payment systems.

  11. Digital Pound Lab Phase 2 Update Released by Bank of England

    The Bank of England released its Digital Pound Lab Phase 2 update covering experiments concluded in July 2026 and testing over 30 payment journeys.

  12. Fedwire Blockchain Pilot Interbank Settlement Tests Lack Verified Results

    Official records show no confirmed Fedwire blockchain pilot delivering interbank settlement test results by October 19, 2026.