NatWest Explores Tokenised Money Future at Money20/20
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Key Highlights
NatWest’s Mark Brant discusses tokenised money, Project Agora, and the future of payments at Money20/20 Europe 2026, highlighting opportunities for banks.
NatWest Charts Future of Tokenised Money
Mark Brant, Chief Payments Officer at NatWest, outlined the bank’s strategy for tokenised money and the rapidly evolving payments landscape during a video interview at Money20/20 Europe 2026.
Key Insights on Tokenisation & Payments
- Brant detailed NatWest’s specific approach to tokenisation, exploring its benefits and opportunities for banks.
- He shared key learnings from NatWest’s participation in Project Agora, an initiative by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) focused on unified ledger technology.
- NatWest’s priorities include implementing specific use cases for tokenised money solutions.
- The bank is actively balancing its broader payments strategy amidst rapid advancements in real-time payments, stablecoins, and tokenisation.