Qatar

Qatar launches CBDC testing for wholesale payments
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6 June, 2024

Qatar launches CBDC testing for wholesale payments

Qatar Central Bank announced this week that it had completed developing the CBDC infrastructure and that it would leverage AI...
Qatar needs to ramp up efforts to combat money laundering: FATF
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5 June, 2023

Qatar needs to ramp up efforts to combat money laundering: FATF

Qatar is in danger of being put under Financial Action Task Force’s grey list after the global regulator called out...
Qatar central bank issues landmark digital payment licenses to 2 telco providers
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4 September, 2022

Qatar central bank issues landmark digital payment licenses to 2 telco providers

Qatar begins the modernization of its FinTech sector with the issuance of the first digital payment licenses, but it remains...
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund explores blockchain investment opportunities
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4 July, 2022

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund explores blockchain investment opportunities

Apart from exploring investment opportunities in the blockchain space, the QIA is also looking to expand its portfolio with investments...
Qatar Central Bank governor: Qatar is in ‘foundation stage’ of CBDC exploration
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28 June, 2022

Qatar Central Bank governor: Qatar is in ‘foundation stage’ of CBDC exploration

The QCB chief also commented on Qatar's plans for blockchain technology and digital currencies, noting that blockchain has the potential...
Qatar Airways to integrate NFTs and ticket purchases in its metaverse platform
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15 June, 2022

Qatar Airways to integrate NFTs and ticket purchases in its metaverse platform

The state-owned flag carrier airline of Qatar plans to integrate NFTs, ticket purchases, and more places to its metaverse platform,...
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