Highlights:QNB adopts JPMorgan’s Kinexys, enabling faster 24/7 corporate US dollar payments. Qatar National Bank (QNB), one of the largest financial institutions in the region, has taken a big step into blockchain-based finance. The bank has adopted JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments platform to manage corporate US dollar payments in Qatar, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. By adopting both tokenized investment products and blockchain-based payments, QNB is positioning itself as a leader in the Gulf’s move toward digital finance. Blockchain payments are now moving from small pilot projects to full-scale use.