Digest: Slovenia Issues Eurozone’s First Sovereign Digital Bond
Slovenia has made history by issuing the Eurozone’s first sovereign digital bond, utilizing the Canton blockchain for on-chain settlement. This €30 million bond, with a 3.65% coupon, was facilitated by BNP Paribas and is part of the European Central Bank’s digital settlement program. Launched in 2021, Canton aims to provide a privacy-enabled, interoperable blockchain for institutional clients. #CryptoNews