World Gold Council pitches physically backed common infrastructure for digital gold growth

Published on 26 April 2026

A shared vault model could bridge trust gaps

The World Gold Council has proposed creating a physically backed shared infrastructure to help digital gold scale faster. The plan centers on common systems supported by real-world gold assets, aiming to strengthen trust, improve access, and reduce friction for issuers and users. If adopted, it could reshape how digital gold products are built and regulated.

WGC wants a shared infrastructure for digital gold expansion
The proposal emphasizes physical backing to boost trust
Common infrastructure could simplify rollout for market players
The initiative may influence future standards and regulation

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World Gold Council pitches physically backed common infrastructure for digital gold growth

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