South Korean card giant completes stablecoin payments pilot for foreigners
South Korean payments giant BC Card has completed a pilot allowing foreign users to pay local merchants via stablecoins.
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South Korean payments giant BC Card has completed a pilot allowing foreign users to pay local merchants via stablecoins.
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