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According to CCTV News, on the 25th local time, it was learned that the Iranian delegation led by the Speaker of the Iranian Islamic Consultative Assembly, Ghalibaf, will return to Tehran tonight after concluding their meetings in Doha, the capital of Qatar.It is reported that the relevant agenda of the delegation in Qatar has now concluded.

According to a report by Xinhua News Agency citing Al Jazeera on the 25th, an Iranian official stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened in phases.

Stablecoin issuer Tether officially announced that, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and a report from Jefferies, Tether has entered the ranks of the top 30 gold holders globally, surpassing countries such as Greece, Qatar, and Australia.As reported, Tether's total physical gold reserves reached 520,089.350 ounces by the end of Q4 2025, with a total of 520,089.3 XAUT tokens in circulation, accounting for approximately 60% of the total supply of gold-backed stablecoins.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, one of the largest financial institutions in the Middle East, Qatar National Bank (QNB Group), has switched to JPMorgan's blockchain platform to handle its dollar corporate payment business processed by its Qatar branch.In a statement released by both companies on Monday, it was noted that by adopting JPMorgan's Kinexys digital payment system, Qatar National Bank (QNB), headquartered in Doha, can now process dollar payments for its corporate clients in Qatar around the clock (24/7), taking only a few minutes. In contrast, bank payments using traditional payment channels are mostly processed only on business days, and funds may take several days to reach the beneficiary's account. The Kinexys network was launched in 2019 and currently processes transactions worth $3 billion daily.

ChainCatcher news, according to GlobeNewswire, Qatar National Bank Group (QNB Group), Standard Chartered Bank, and DMZ Finance announced the launch of the regulated tokenized QCD money market fund in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).The fund is initiated and managed by Qatar National Bank Group (QNB Group), the largest card issuer in the Middle East and Africa, with DMZ Finance serving as the co-sponsor and exclusive provider of tokenized infrastructure.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Prime Minister of Qatar stated that indirect talks between Hamas and Israel will take place in the next two days to reach a ceasefire agreement.

ChainCatcher news, Qatar has condemned Iran's attack on the Qatari U.S. military base and reserves the right to respond. The attack on the U.S. military base did not result in any casualties. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher news, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency, Iran has launched a "Victory Declaration" missile operation against U.S. bases in Iraq and Qatar.In addition, according to CGTN Europe, Israel estimates that Iran has so far fired 10 missiles at the U.S. base in Qatar. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher news, senior officials from the White House stated that the White House and the Department of Defense are aware of and are closely monitoring potential threats against the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to Iranian media reports, actions against the United States at the Al Udeid base in Qatar have begun. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher news, according to AXIOS reporter Barak Ravid, Israeli officials stated that Iran launched 6 missiles at the U.S. base in Qatar.In addition, according to witnesses, explosions were heard over the capital of Qatar, Doha. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Qatar Financial Centre plans to tokenize real estate, with the first projects valued at over $500 million in high-rise buildings. It is also exploring fund tokenization and regulations related to digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the White House stated that U.S. President Trump has reached a historic $1.2 trillion economic commitment in Qatar.

ChainCatcher news, according to crowdfundinsider, Doha Bank has launched Visa Commercial Payments (VCP) in Qatar, becoming the first bank in the region to offer this service. This move aims to simplify the corporate payment process, enhance security, and align with the Qatari government's digital payment objectives. VCP will help corporate clients improve cash flow, eliminate manual processes, and provide a seamless payment experience through an intuitive user interface by automating reconciliation and providing virtual card payment details.Doha Bank's Deputy CEO Dimitrios Kokosioulis stated that this collaboration will further strengthen the long-term partnership with Visa and meet the evolving payment needs. Visa's Vice President and General Manager for Qatar and Kuwait, Shashank Singh, also emphasized the importance of this collaboration for digital innovation in the financial industry.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Hashgraph Association (THA) is a non-profit organization that builds an ecosystem utilizing Hedera Hashgraph's decentralized ledger technology. The association announced it will collaborate with stakeholders in Qatar to explore five use cases for digital assets over the next 12 months. The organization stated on its official LinkedIn platform that it will investigate the tokenization of stocks, real estate, and Islamic bonds.In addition, the non-profit organization will also explore use cases for digital assets in sustainability, such as carbon credits, consumer engagement, and loyalty programs.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has recently released a comprehensive framework regarding the regulation and creation of digital assets.In line with the strategy of the Qatar Central Bank, the regulatory bodies of QFC—the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) and the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA)—have announced a framework that lays the foundation for digital assets within the QFC.These rules include tokenization processes, legal recognition of property rights for tokens and underlying assets, custodial arrangements, transfer, and exchange. Additionally, the framework also contains provisions for the legal recognition of smart contracts.Similar to the free economic zones in the United Arab Emirates, the QFC operates independently from mainland Qatar, with its own legal, regulatory, tax, and business framework to distinguish it from other regions of Qatar.

ChainCatcher news, Henk Jan Hoogendoorn, head of the Financial Services Department at the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), stated that Qatar has established a solid framework for tokenizing various real-world assets, including securities, debt capital market instruments, investments, Islamic bonds, and other asset classes. This framework is expected to be completed and promulgated in the fourth quarter of this year.In addition, the QFC recently established a digital asset laboratory to encourage innovation and research in the financial and digital asset sectors.