McDonald's branch in Lugano, Switzerland has accepted payments in Bitcoin and USDT
According to ChainCatcher news and reported by Cointelegraph, McDonald's has started accepting Bitcoin and USDT as payment in the southern Swiss city of Lugano. Residents of Lugano can also use cryptocurrencies to pay for taxes, parking fines, public services, and student tuition fees. It is expected that over 200 stores and businesses in the region will also accept cryptocurrency payments for goods and services.Previously, it was reported that the city of Lugano announced in March that it would become one of the first cities in the world to introduce a complete cryptocurrency payment economy. To this end, Tether and Lugano will collaborate to establish the city as a major blockchain hub in Europe. The city of Lugano intends to provide residents with the opportunity to settle their annual tax bills and pay for goods and services using cryptocurrencies, supporting payments only in Bitcoin, USDT, and specific stablecoins pegged to the Swiss Franc. (Source link)