Why Sebi is warning investors about digital gold and what makes Gold ETFs safer
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by India Today
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Abhishek Kumar said SEBI's caution was timely, as digital gold buyers have no investor protection under SEBI if a platform defaults. He pointed out counterparty and operational risks and suggested considering a move to regulated gold products.
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The article explains SEBI's caution to investors about digital gold sold through online platforms, which falls outside its regulation. It sets out the counterparty and storage risks of such products and contrasts them with regulated options such as gold ETFs and electronic gold receipts traded on stock exchanges.
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Why Sebi is warning investors about digital gold and what makes Gold ETFs safer