The mayor of Cannes announced the promotion of cryptocurrency payments and the hosting of the EthCC conference
ChainCatcher news, Cannes Mayor David Lisnard stated that as part of the Web3 strategy, the city government will encourage and train local merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments in order to attract high purchasing power customer groups. The training session will be held on February 4, 2025, at 14:30 in the Palais des Festivals, where experts will explain practical content related to technology, law, taxation, and more.In addition, Cannes will host the 8th EthCC conference from June 30 to July 3, 2025, which is expected to attract 10,000 participants and bring new business opportunities to merchants. The city government will also launch a "crypto-friendly" map listing merchants that support crypto payments, making it convenient for participants and the public to use.
