The Bitcoin payment system has been fully implemented in Lugano, Switzerland, allowing residents to pay taxes using cryptocurrency.

[Lugano, Switzerland Launches Bitcoin Payment System, Residents Can Pay Taxes with Cryptocurrency] Mars Finance reports that Lugano's "Plan ₿" project has made significant progress, allowing residents to pay various municipal bills, including taxes, parking tickets, and school fees, using Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT). Launched in 2022 by the city of Lugano in partnership with Tether, the project aims to establish decentralized financial infrastructure. Currently, over 350 merchants in Lugano accept cryptocurrency payments, with transaction fees processed via the Bitcoin Lightning Network typically below 1%, significantly lower than the approximately 3% fee charged by traditional credit cards. To promote adoption, the city government provides merchants with free smart POS terminals. Lugano has also established a circular economy system through the MyLugano app, where users can earn up to 10% LVGA tokens when using cryptocurrency at participating stores. These tokens can be used to pay for municipal services, public parking, and childcare fees. The project has attracted more than 110 crypto-related startups to the region, and the fourth Plan ₿ Forum, held in October 2025, attracted 4,000 participants from 64 countries, a 140% increase since the project's launch.