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Qatar is a well-developed Middle-Eastern city-state economy with a high quality of living and advanced infrastructure.

Its laws, unfortunately, have not been too friendly to Bitcoin and crypto in recent years. And in January of 2020, the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) issued a statement, saying crypto asset services, like exchanges and brokers, may no longer conduct business within or to Qatar.

Qatar city state

That doesn't mean there aren't still ways for Qataris to buy Bitcoin and other cryptos. One of the easiest ways to buy Bitcoin in Qatar is through the cryptocurrency exchanges outlined above. There are several exchanges offering Bitcoin in Qatar, allowing you to select one based on your requirements and preferences using our guide. Different exchanges have different transaction fees, withdrawal limits, payment modes, and verification processes that need to be kept in mind before users select one.

Additionally, Bitcoin buyers need to keep in mind that certain exchanges might require you to get a wallet of your own before being able to buy the digital currency. Even if there is no requirement, it is recommended to have a wallet of your own for security reasons (preferably a hardware wallet). If you don’t have a wallet, refer to our guide on the Best Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Wallets to choose one.

As of January of 2021, there are unfortunately no Bitcoin ATMs in Qatar.

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There are three main types of Bitcoin wallet and all of them are supported in Qatar:

• Software (desktop or mobile - iOS and Android wallets
• Hardware wallet
• Cold-storage (paper or steel wallets, the latter of which are used to backup your main wallet.

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Ethereum (ETH) has established itself as the second most popular digital currency, after Bitcoin. Its smart contract features allow unique apps to be built on top of its platform. Below you will find exchanges in Qatar that allow you to buy ethereum. Once you buy, you should withdrawal your ETH directly to your own crypto wallet.

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Litecoin (LTC) is one of largest cryptocurrencies by market cap. Below you can find a list of brokerages in Qatar that allow you to buy litecoin and other crypto assets for good exchange rates.

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Fake Wissam Al Mana Crypto Ads

Wissam Al Mana, a well-known Qatari billionaire, sued Facebook for defamation in 2020 because his image was used in a cryptocurrency scam. Al Mana did not feel that Facebook reacted effectively in removing the post that included his photo.

This scam has been used in many countries, using the images of famous people to promote a scam cryptocurrency site.

No exchange hacks

As of September 2021, we could find no exchange hacks or scams affecting Qatar or its citizens. We will update this page if/when any news of scams or exchange hacks occur in Qatar.

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Does Coinbase work in Qatar?

Citizens of Qatar cannot buy, sell, or trade crypto on Coinbase.

Where Can I Find a Bitcoin ATM in Qatar?

Unfortunately, at this time, there are no Bitcoin ATMs in Qatar.

You can use our Bitcoin ATM finder tool to check back in occasionally and see if one has opened.

What is the price of Bitcoin in Qatar?

Bitcoin prices are changing every second.

The best way to find the most up-to-date price of Bitcoin is to check out our Bitcoin price page.