Central Bank of Ireland Deputy Governor Speech on Tokenised Finance and Innovation Sandbox (centralbank.ie)

• Deputy Governor Madouros speech on tokenised finance (26 May 2026)
• Predicts tokenisation and programmable ledgers will become embedded in finance within 10-20 years
• Central Bank Innovation Sandbox to facilitate regulatory testing of new technologies
• Emphasises need for balance between innovation and financial stability

"In a speech on 26 May 2026, Central Bank of Ireland Deputy Governor Vasileios Madouros outlined the bank's approach to tokenised finance and the Innovation Sandbox. He stated that shared, programmable ledgers and tokenisation of financial assets will likely become embedded in the financial system over the next decade. The speech highlighted the Central Bank's regulatory stance on emerging technologies and the role of the Innovation Sandbox in facilitating innovation while maintaining financial stability."