**Hashgraph Association Teams Up with Qatar for Digital Asset Exploration**

The Hashgraph Association (THA) is collaborating with stakeholders in Qatar to explore five digital asset use cases over the next year. Key areas of focus include:

- Tokenizing equities, real estate, and sukuk (Islamic bonds)

- Digital assets for sustainability, like carbon credits

- Consumer engagement and loyalty programs

This initiative aligns with Qatar's new digital assets regulatory framework, released on Sept. 1 by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority and Regulatory Authority. THA believes these regulations will bolster innovation and trust in the local digital assets ecosystem.

Earlier this year, THA and the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) announced a $50 million venture studio to support regulatory-compliant digital asset solutions. Running from 2024 to 2028, the studio will invest in Hedera-powered DeFi projects and provide resources for startups and SMEs.