Doha Bank Issues $150 Million Digital Bond with Instant Settlement

According to BlockBeats, Doha Bank has successfully issued a $150 million digital bond, achieving instant settlement through Euroclear's distributed ledger technology (DLT) infrastructure. The bond is now listed on the London Stock Exchange's International Securities Market. Standard Chartered Bank served as the sole global coordinator and arranger for this transaction. This issuance highlights the preference for regulated DLT systems over public blockchains as the primary 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.