Indian PM calls for cryptocurrencies to 'empower' democracy at global summit
Narendra Modi also called for a global standard on cryptocurrencies and major social media platforms in an effort to facilitate free and fair elections and governance. Cryptocurrency made an appearance at a global online summit for world leaders in a speech from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.At Friday’s events for the Summit for Democracy hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden, Modi said India would be willing to offer other countries “innovative digital solutions” to facilitate free and fair elections and governance. In addition, the Prime Minister called for a global standard on....
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