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Bhutan, the first country in the world to fully embrace digital currency for tourism
In an unprecedented move, Bhutan has launched the first national digital currency-based payment system for the tourism industry in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank.

Under the scheme, tourists can pay for everything from flight bookings and visas to buying handicrafts in rural markets with over 100 cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), BNB and USDC.

The payment system, which covers over 100 Bhutanese shops, is made using a QR code scan via the Binance app, with DK Bank ensuring instant settlement in local currency.

This innovation has created a unique opportunity to connect to the global market, especially for small businesses and rural vendors who previously lacked access to digital payment infrastructure.