On December 15th, according to CoinDesk, Qatar Doha Bank successfully issued $150 million in digital bonds, achieving instant settlement (T+0) through Euroclear's distributed ledger infrastructure. The bonds are listed on the London Stock Exchange International Market. Standard Chartered Bank served as the sole global coordinator and arranger for the transaction.
This issuance signifies that regulated DLT systems, rather than public blockchains, are becoming the preferred infrastructure for institutional tokenized debt. Euroclear's DLT platform is specifically designed for regulated capital markets, offering controlled access, legal finality, and integration with existing custody and settlement systems.
