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Tokenisation is coming, but Australia’s still got a lot of work to do: RBA

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1 Apr, 2026
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Alex Zaharov-Reutt
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1 Apr, 2026
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Brad Jones laid out a roadmap for tokenised money and assets at the Australian Payments Plus Beyond Tomorrow conference. The message to industry: we've kicked the tyres, we know what works, the clock is ticking and we have a lot to do.
Tokenisation is coming, but Australia’s still got a lot of work to do: RBA
Reserve Bank of Australia's Assistant Governor (Financial System) Brad Jones: “The bottom line is this – a financial system that is more dynamic and resilient to technological disruption is in our national interest. But it will take a Team Australia effort.”

Brad Jones laid out a roadmap for tokenised money and assets at the Australian Payments Plus Beyond Tomorrow conference. The message to industry: we've kicked the tyres, we know what works, the clock is ticking and we have a lot to do.

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