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BC Card Pilot Success: USDC Directly Payable at Korean Merchants with Refund Support

Original sourcetechtimes.comAdditional: prnewswire.com (Wavebridge)Additional: stg-www.weex.tech

Summary

Korea's BC Card, in partnership with Wavebridge, completed a pilot proving that USDC stablecoins can be used directly at Korean merchants, including refund processes. The pilot used Wavebridge's stablecoin conversion technology on the Base chain to enable QR code payments, allowing overseas wallet…

Key points

  • For the stablecoin payment ecosystem, this pilot proves applicability in daily retail, offering practical reference value.
  • Stablecoin payments successfully tested in Korea could accelerate adoption across Asia.
  • Overseas travelers and merchants benefit from more convenient cross-border payments, reducing exchange rates and fees.

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