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Zimbabwe's central bank has made a significant announcement about introducing a digital currency named ZiG, which is backed by gold reserves.
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Zimbabwe's central bank has made a significant announcement about introducing a digital currency named ZiG, which is backed by gold reserves.
 
                  
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is looking to expand the central bank digital currency (CBDC), or digital rupee pilot programme by involving smaller banks and increasing transactions.
 
                  
The digital lending sector has been waiting for a regulatory framework and needed clarity on multiple facets. Now there is now a clear indication of the key themes of regulation for digital lending in India.
 
                  
The Reserve Bank's proposed CBDC will play an important role in speeding up transactions and lowering the cost of money.
 
                  
The Zimbabwean government has initiated talks with various businesses and will also hold discussions with citizens as part of its research before deciding upon making cryptocurrency a legal tender.
 
                  
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has made it a mandate for the companies to disclose crypto trading/investments or exchanges during every financial year.
 
                  
On risks arising from such digital currencies, Sankar said, "There are associated risks, no doubt, but they need to be carefully evaluated against the potential benefits. "
 
                  
