Residents in Lugano can now pay taxes, fines, and city invoices in Bitcoin or USDT, with instant conversion to Swiss francs. Over 350 merchants in the city accept Lightning payments and offer up to 10% cashback in LVGA tokens through the MyLugano app, creating a circular economy loop. The city is positioning itself as a working Bitcoin hub with the Plan ₿ initiative, attracting over 4,000 attendees at the recent forum. Payments made in cryptocurrency are immediately converted to Swiss francs, emphasizing practicality over holding assets. Merchants are benefiting from lower fees compared to traditional payment methods. The city is focused on promoting real-world Bitcoin adoption for everyday transactions, rather than speculative trading.

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