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Toss Bank launches K-Pass debit card with extra cashback

Toss Bank said on Wednesday it has joined the K-Pass project overseen by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and launched the Toss Bank K-Pass debit card. K-Pass refunds a portion of public transport spending for users who take public transport at least 15 times a month. Toss Bank will add 2,000 won cashback for monthly transport spending of at least 40,000 won, with no prior-month performance requirement. In March, it will pay a total of 3,000 won for spending of at least 40,000 won.

Crypto

‘What is Bitcoin?’ searches hit record high

As the cryptocurrency market undergoes a prolonged correction, Google Trends data show a different pattern from price charts. Searches for extreme negative phrases such as “Bitcoin is dead” and “Bitcoin to zero” have jumped to record levels, with some analysts saying they exceed past bear markets and the COVID-19 shock period. At the same time, searches for “What is Bitcoin?” have hit an all-time high, suggesting growing interest from potential newcomers.

Crypto

Global companies eye stablecoin payments as regulatory frameworks key

Stablecoins are taking hold in business-to-business payments, but regulatory and infrastructure barriers still limit wider use. BeInCrypto reported that cross-border payment frictions are driving interest, though rules remain a hurdle. ECB data show delays and fees in retail cross-border transfers, and G20 targets face doubts. Advocates cite stablecoin programmability and large transaction volumes. The Fed, IMF, EU and FSB have highlighted risks and moved to strengthen oversight.