Why Bhutan Went All-In on Crypto for Its Tourism Sector
Bhutan has launched the world’s first nationwide crypto-based tourism payment system.
Partnering with crypto payment unit Binance Pay, and DK Bank, Bhutan now lets visitors pay for nearly everything in cryptocurrency — from visa fees and flights to local handicrafts and fruit at a roadside stall.
This marks the first time a nation has integrated cryptocurrency payments across its entire tourism economy.
“We’re enhancing digital inclusion for rural and small-scale tourism businesses. We’re empowering artisans and vendors who might lack traditional payment infrastructure. And we’re reducing transaction costs and barriers,” a Bhutan Tourism spokesperson…
