Bhutan pioneers Crypto tourism with Binance Pay & DK Bank
By: news todayq|2025/05/07 23:15:01
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Of Course Bhutan is a small economy but it does not spare the opportunity to strengthen its economy, in a most recent development the nation has launched a tourism crypto payment system in alliance with Binance Pay and DK Bank. After this launch, Bhutan has now become the first nation to enable crypto payments across its entire tourism ecosystem, following the alliance with DK Bank and Binance Pay. This development is expected to open new business paths for local vendors and artisans in Bhutan who never got the chance to explore the digital economy and the payment gateways system. Damcho Rinzin the director at Bhutan tourism department said , “ This is more than a payment solution — it’s a commitment to innovation, inclusion, and convenience.” Now Traveler can pay for hotel & tickets in crypto The launched system will now enable travelers with a Binance account to pay in crypto for services like tour guides, visas, tickets, and hotel stays. Some major cryptocurrencies that can be used for payment include USDC, Binance- backed BNB and USDC including dozen other crypto coins and tokens. With this development, the businesses in Bhutan can now accept payments in crypto by just a QR code on the smartphone. Binance Chief Executive Officer, Richard Teng, quotes, “ We are excited to partner with Bhutan as we are not only advancing the use of cryptocurrencies in travel, but also setting a precedent for how technology can bridge cultures and economies.” He added, “ This initiative exemplifies our commitment to innovation and our belief in a future where digital finance empowers global connectivity and enriches travel experiences.” Is Bhutan an evolving market for cryptocurrencies? It is worth noting that the journey of a nation to embrace crypto is quite long and available data notes that it holds crypto worth millions of dollars. A wallet marked by Arkham Intelligence ‘Royal Government of Bhutan’ holds 12.062 K Bitcoins which are valued for more than $1.12 billion when writing, other holding include 656.012 Ethereum, 9.974k LNQ, 120k PHIL, 1 million APU, 3k AIKEK, 8.889 million KIBSHI and 69M BOBO. Bhutan leverages its abundant, renewable hydropower to power eco-friendly and cost-effective Bitcoin mining, strategically using surplus summer energy to generate revenue that offsets winter energy imports. The country is significantly expanding its mining capacity from 100 MW in 2023 to 600 MW by mid-2025, in partnership with Nasdaq-listed Bitdeer, with investments of $539 million (2021–2023) underscoring its commitment to this sector. This state-driven initiative not only bolsters Bhutan’s small economy but also positions it as a unique player in the global cryptocurrency landscape. The crypto market in Bhutan is dominated by state holdings and mining, with a total value of $730M in assets plus undisclosed mining revenue, historical transaction volumes, the market’s economic footprint may approach $1 billion.
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