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title: "Italy Proposes Tokenization of Euro Payment Infrastructure"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285166764.md"
description: "Italy's central bank has proposed a transformation of the euro payment infrastructure into a tokenized system, focusing on the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). This initiative aims to improve transaction efficiency and security among EU member states and highlights the increasing interest in utilizing blockchain technology to modernize financial systems in the EU."
datetime: "2026-05-05T07:14:10.000Z"
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# Italy Proposes Tokenization of Euro Payment Infrastructure

Italy's central bank has officially suggested that the European Union transform its current euro payment infrastructure into a tokenized system. According to NS3.AI, the proposal centers on the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), aiming to enhance efficiency and security in transactions across member states. This initiative reflects a growing interest in leveraging blockchain technology to modernize financial systems within the EU.

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