2024 December

IZNES, collaborating with the Eurosystem comprising the European Central Bank and the Banque de France, has completed a groundbreaking experiment showcasing the potential of wholesale Central Bank Money (CeBM) on interoperable blockchains. Leveraging innovative Hash Time Locked Contracts (HTLC), this initiative demonstrated secure, efficient Delivery versus Payment (DVP) transactions across blockchain platforms like DL3S, IZNES, and Societe Generale-FORGE. Stakeholders included AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM), BNP Paribas, Generali, OFI Invest Asset Management, Societe Generale. The experiment not only highlights the seamless interoperability of blockchains but also underscores the immense potential of digital cash tokens to revolutionize financial operations by enhancing security, reducing settlement times, and cutting costs, setting a new benchmark for the future of financial markets.
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