The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin

In Lugano, Switzerland, shops and restaurants are now accepting bitcoin alongside Swiss francs, with the local council distributing free payment equipment for cryptocurrency transactions. The city's initiative to promote bitcoin payments is gaining traction, with around 350 businesses now accepting the digital currency. Despite some skepticism and past challenges in other countries, Lugano is striving to position itself as a European hub for bitcoin adoption, offering education and convenience for those wanting to use cryptocurrency in their everyday transactions.