ECB paves way for acceptance of DLT-based assets as eligible Eurosystem collateral
Importance
Level 1
- Eurosystem to accept marketable assets issued in central securities depositories (CSDs) using distributed ledger technology (DLT) as eligible collateral for Eurosystem credit operations as of 30 March 2026
- Further work is exploring ways to expand eligibility to assets issued and settled entirely on DLT networks
- Decision reflects Eurosystem’s commitment to innovation and fosters technological progress in European financial markets
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