Digital Bond Summit Highlights Liquidity, Custody and Cybersecurity Risks

A summit in Mumbai discussed turning bonds into digital tokens.

Digital tokens could make it easier for more people to invest.

But creating a token does not automatically create a market where people can buy and sell it.

Experts said these bonds need enough trading activity so investors can find buyers and sellers.

They also need secure systems to protect ownership and assets.

Clear rules are needed to explain what a token legally represents.

Investors from different countries need simple and lawful ways to join these networks.

Blockchain systems can also face hacking and smart-contract problems.

The experts said strong safeguards are needed before digital bonds become widely used.