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KB Kookmin Card and SBI Holdings Test AI-Driven Crypto Payments for Japanese Tourists
Stablecoins, AI agents and tourist payments are being piloted together in Korea. The risk section of the entry says potential, future.
The facts
KB Kookmin Card (South Korea) and SBI Holdings (Japan), along with cybersecurity partners, are testing AI agent-based identity verification and stablecoin payments for Japanese tourists in South Korea. The initiative aims to enhance secure cross-border transactions, but is currently in the pilot phase with potential future risks.