7-Eleven Joins South Korea’s CBDC Pilot Program, Offering Discounts on Purchases

South Korea’s 7-Eleven stores are taking part in the pilot program for the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), offering a 10% discount on all products during the testing phase. This initiative is among many participating retailers who will accept CBDCs as payment, driving further adoption of digital currency within the country. The program runs from April to June with over 100,000 participants and aims to accelerate digital transformation for retail businesses.