Thu, December 12

Qatar Introduces Digital Assets Framework to Drive Financial Innovation

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has officially launched its QFC Digital Assets Framework 2024, a regulatory regime designed to bolster the digital asset sector within the QFC. Developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders, including exchanges, custodians, and other market participants, the framework supports Qatar’s digital transformation goals by providing guidelines

September 2, 2024 2 mins read

Qatar Central Bank Criticized by FATF Over Crypto AML Implementations

Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has been criticized by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This is for failing to effectively implement QCB’s own policies forbidding virtual asset service providers. To successfully tackle developing kinds of criminal conduct. Such as punishing virtual asset service providers. Qatar has to enhance its skills,

June 2, 2023 1 min read

Qatar Grants First Digital Payments License Ahead of FIFA Event

Earlier this month, Ripple’s partner, Tranglo, revealed plans to expand into the gulf. The acceptance of Apple Pay and Samsung Pay is a major development. The first license for digital payments has been awarded by the Central Bank of Qatar. The licensing of two electronic payment service providers, iPay by

August 30, 2022 2 mins read

QNB Expands RippleNet’s Philippine Capabilities

QNB launched a direct remittance service from Qatar to the Philippines. It is the first bank in Qatar to introduce this Service. A direct remittance service for money transfers from Qatar to the Philippines has been launched by Ripple partner QNB. It now holds the distinction of being Qatar’s first

July 26, 2022 2 mins read

Crypto.com Inks Sponsorship Deal For FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

Crypto.com is expected to attract a more extensive international clientele. The Staples Center in LA has been renamed the Crypto.com Arena for 20 years. This year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be sponsored by the cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com. According to an announcement made on Tuesday, the FIFA World Cup

March 24, 2022 1 min read