The city of Lugano, Switzerland, announced in December 2023 that taxes and city fees could be paid in Bitcoin, earning it a global reputation as a recognized Bitcoin city

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Dec 1, 2023 - 12:00am

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In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender, with the Central African Republic following less than a year later. Meanwhile, Fiji and Tonga have explored recognizing the token as an official currency. In Switzerland, officials have also greenlit Bitcoin payments for some public services in a few of the country's regions.

In December 2023, the city of Lugano, Switzerland, announced taxes and city fees could be paid in Bitcoin, which was one of the developments that earned it the reputation of being a globally recognized Bitcoin city.