Qatar pushes for global alignment on tokenisation rules
A QFC report urges global regulatory alignment and highlights tokenisation’s potential to expand financial access and unlock new value.
Qatar Financial Centre calls for greater international coordination on tokenisation regulation, revealing plans to integrate real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation into the investment sector. The announcement came during the Digital Assets Policy Roundtable at the Qatar Economic Forum.
The report, created with Global Stratalogues and the Global Blockchain Business Council, urges global regulatory alignment, collaboration, and infrastructure support. It argues that tokenisation can boost financial inclusion when backed by strong policies.
Although Qatar restricts cryptocurrencies, the report confirms stablecoins will feature in the country’s strategy, focusing on regulated use in private equity, Islamic finance, and venture capital. The regulatory sandbox was also recognised globally.
Qatar is working with firms like R3, SettleMint, and The Hashgraph Association to launch a $50 million Digital Assets Venture Studio. Meanwhile, regional progress includes the first MENA-regulated tokenised money market fund from QNB (Singapore) and DMZ Finance.
RWAs are increasingly viewed as a bridge between traditional and decentralised finance, with their value expected to hit $19 trillion by 2033.
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