- South Korea’s NH NongHyup Bank has launched a blockchain-based VAT refund system using Avalanche.
- The system aims to provide faster, more secure, and paperless VAT refunds for tourists and eligible customers.
- Avalanche was chosen for its high throughput, low latency, and ability to handle real-time, large-scale financial transactions.
- This marks a significant step in integrating Web3 technology into traditional banking in Asia.
- The initiative could inspire other banks globally to adopt blockchain for modernizing financial services.
Source: bitget.com
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