Global investors returned to physically backed gold ETFs in April, after March saw notable outflows. The World Gold Council reported USD 6.6 billion in ETF inflows worldwide, with Europe leading the recovery. India posted USD 297 million in inflows, extending its streak to 11 consecutive months and keeping demand steady despite earlier weakness.
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.
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