Singapore is a country buzzing with innovation, a meeting place between East and West. As information, business, and open money move around the world faster than ever before, managing digital payments through traditional systems can feel antiquated. When making the most of a night with friends or colleagues in Singapore, restaurant owners want currency conversion and transaction fees to be the last thing on their guests' minds.
Ethan Leong founded Maison Ikkoku, the “House of Moments” in 2011, as a place where people could come together to have a good time. Innovation is in the DNA of Maison Ikkoku, where staff attract and delight customers from all over the world by adapting intersecting cultures and traditions to form unique culinary experiences.
As the business has grown, so too has Leong's innovative spirit, extending from the kitchen and customer experiences to making it easy for customers to pay. USDC allows Maison Ikkoku to accept digital payments in seconds with no conversion fees, saving the business time and money while delighting their customers. No matter where guests arrive from, as long as they have USDC in a digital wallet, they can enjoy a drink or a meal at Maison Ikkoku without worrying about currency conversion, transaction fees or having the right fiat currency in their wallet.
USDC payments helps provide a great customer experience
USDC helped unlock innovation at Maison Ikkoku with simple QR code payments that keep the business running smoothly, even during banking outages. With a fast, secure alternative to traditional payments, the staff at Maison Ikkoku can focus on crafting world-class dining experiences, and customers can relax and enjoy them.
USDC payments offer a vision of the future where everyday payments can be fast and simple for residents and global travelers. Watch the Circle film USDC x Serving in Singapore to see USDC in action.
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*Neither Ethan Leslie Leong nor Maison Ikkoku are Circle Customers, and Ethan Leslie Leong was compensated for his appearance.