What is the partnership between 3iQ and Gelephu Mindfulness City?

3iQ and Gelephu Mindfulness City have formed a strategic partnership to support institutional digital assets, education and ecosystem development.

What is Gelephu Mindfulness City?

Gelephu Mindfulness City is a special administrative region in Bhutan designed to attract investment in technology, finance and sustainable industries.

What role will 3iQ play?

3iQ will provide expertise in institutional digital assets, investment strategies and ecosystem development.

Why is Bhutan expanding into digital assets?

Bhutan is developing digital asset infrastructure as part of its strategy to attract investment and build a technology-focused economy.

What does the partnership aim to achieve?

The partners said the agreement will encourage responsible digital asset innovation, strengthen expertise and support long-term economic development.

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3iQ joins Bhutan digital asset initiative

Written by Mahathir BayenaPublished Jul 30, 2026, 7:38 AM

3iQ has partnered with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City to support its digital asset strategy.
The agreement will focus on institutional digital assets, education and ecosystem development.
Both organisations said the partnership aims to support Bhutan's long-term digital economy goals.

Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ has signed a strategic partnership with Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) to help develop the Bhutanese economic zone's digital asset ecosystem.

The agreement will focus on institutional digital asset adoption, investment strategies, education and knowledge sharing as GMC expands its digital finance ambitions.

The organisations will also explore regulatory collaboration, research and talent development to strengthen digital asset capabilities within GMC.

The partnership supports Gelephu Mindfulness City's goal of becoming a regional hub for innovation, sustainable finance and emerging technologies.

The announcement highlights Bhutan's continued efforts to expand its presence in blockchain and digital assets through partnerships with international firms.