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Bitcoin Payment System Fully Implemented in Lugano, Switzerland, Residents Can Pay Taxes with Cryptocurrency
Summary: According to reports, the 'Plan ₿' project in Lugano, Switzerland has made significant progress, allowing residents to pay various municipal bills including taxes, parking fines, and tuition fees using Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT). The project was launched in 2022 by Lugano in collaboration with Tether company, aiming to establish decentralized financial infrastructure. Currently, over ...
According to reports, the 'Plan ₿' project in Lugano, Switzerland has made significant progress, allowing residents to pay various municipal bills including taxes, parking fines, and tuition fees using Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT).
The project was launched in 2022 by Lugano in collaboration with Tether company, aiming to establish decentralized financial infrastructure. Currently, over 350 merchants in Lugano accept cryptocurrency payments, with transaction fees processed through the Bitcoin Lightning Network typically below 1%, much lower than the traditional credit card rate of around 3%. To promote adoption, the municipal government provides merchants with free smart POS terminal devices.
Lugano has also established a circular economy system through the MyLugano app, where users can receive up to 10% LVGA token cashback for using cryptocurrency for consumption in participating stores, which can be used for payment of municipal services, public parking, childcare fees, etc.
The project has attracted over 110 cryptocurrency-related startups to relocate to the area, and the fourth edition of the Plan ₿ forum held in October 2025 saw a 140% increase in participants from 64 countries compared to the project's launch.
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