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ECB, Commission, and ESMA Seek Nominations for Tokenisation Standards Group

The European Central Bank, in collaboration with the European Commission and ESMA, is seeking nominations for a stakeholder group focused on developing tokenisation standards in finance, with a deadline of 11 September 2026 for submissions.

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The European Central Bank, together with the European Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority, is calling for nominations for a stakeholder group on tokenisation standards. Interested parties must submit their nominations by 11 September 2026.

This initiative aims to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding tokenisation in finance. It is part of ongoing efforts to address the relevance of tokenisation in financial innovation and digital assets.

The call for nominations specifically targets entities involved in tokenisation, including token issuers and financial institutions. These entities are encouraged to participate to ensure their perspectives are included in the development of standards.

The deadline for submitting nominations is set for 11 September 2026, which is crucial for influencing the development of these standards.

Source: ESMA, official publication, retrieved 2026-11-09

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