Bhutan launches national crypto payments for tourism
Bhutan has partnered with Binance to launch a nationwide cryptocurrency payment system for the tourism sector, becoming the first country to adopt such a mechanism on a national scale.
The system allows visitors with Binance accounts to pay for a wide range of travel expenses using supported digital assets. The initiative is supported by DK Bank, Bhutan’s fully digital bank, and Binance Pay. More than 100 merchants, ranging from tour operators and hotels to small vendors in rural areas, have adopted the system. Tourists can now use cryptocurrencies for nearly all travel-related costs, including flights, visa applications, the country’s Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), accommodation, local transportation, entrance fees…
