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Is $20,000 visa bond the next US travel hurdle? What wider rollout could mean for visitors

The US Travel Association is worried the visa bond program may discourage visitors, as international tourism faces challenges.

Is $20,000 visa bond the next US travel hurdle? What wider rollout could mean for visitors

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BC Card Tests Stablecoin Tourist Payments

The technological foundation has been laid for foreign tourists to pay directly with dollar-based stablecoins at domestic credit card affiliated stores without currency exchange.

  • BC Card successfully tested stablecoin payment system for foreign tourists
  • Collaboration with Coinbase and Wavebridge developed infrastructure connection
  • PoC confirmed real-time operability of USDC payments at merchant terminals

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