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Middle East
Qatar (QFC)
The Qatar Financial Centre, supervised by the QFCRA, has introduced a structured digital asset framework focused on tokenisation and institutional digital asset activity.
regulatory maturity
Developing
market positioning
Emerging Hub
advisory suitability
Moderate-High
institutional readiness
Expanding
A · Regulatory Scope
Scope, licensing and operational frame.
Scope of Regulation
The QFCRA Digital Asset framework regulates tokenised products and certain crypto-related services within the QFC.
Who requires a licence
Firms providing digital asset services from within the QFC.
Restricted activities
Unauthorised activity; certain retail offerings.
Permitted activities
Licensed digital asset services within the QFC perimeter.
Practical & advisory implications
Substance, governance and AML/CFT controls are required.
B · Regulatory Timeline
Evolution at a glance.
2023
QFC Digital Asset framework introduced.
2025
Tokenisation regime expanded.
C · News & Updates
Recent regulatory signals.
News2026-01-08
QFCRA publishes digital asset supervisory guidance
D · Mercury Advisory View
"Qatar's QFC framework supports structured institutional digital asset activity."
Mercury Regulatory Intelligence
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