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Bhutan Goes Full Crypto: Himalayan Kingdom Rolls Out Digital Payment System for Tourists

Bhutan Goes Full Crypto: Himalayan Kingdom Rolls Out Digital Payment System for Tourists

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2025-05-07 10:00:00
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Bhutan cuts through the red tape—tourists can now pay for everything from yak rides to temple stays in crypto. No more fumbling with cash exchanges or dodgy ATMs in the Himalayas.

The move positions Bhutan as Asia’s stealth crypto hub (take that, Singapore). Local officials claim it’s about ’modernization,’ but let’s be real—this is a play for those sweet, sweet crypto tourist dollars.

Just don’t ask about the carbon footprint of mining BTC at 10,000 feet.

Bhutan has teamed up with Binance Pay and DK Bank launch a groundbreaking crypto payment system for tourism. This new system allows visitors to pay for everything, from visas and hotels to food and crafts, using digital currency. It is the first time any countr... Read More

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