Bhutan and Binance Pay partner to launch world's first national-level crypto tourism payment system
- On May 7, 2025, Bhutan launched the world's first national-level cryptocurrency payment system for tourism in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank.
- Bhutan prioritized this innovation to enhance sustainable tourism and overcome common barriers like high fees and limited merchant acceptance of digital payments.
- The system enables travelers with Binance accounts to pay for flights, visas, hotels, guides, and local shopping through DK Bank's fully digital settlement platform.
- The leader of Binance expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with Bhutan, highlighting that the partnership promotes the use of cryptocurrency in the travel sector and demonstrates how technology can connect different cultures and economies.
- This initiative promotes cashless travel, empowers small vendors, furthers Bhutan's tourism vision focused on cultural preservation, and may influence global digital finance adoption.
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