How the Swiss city of Lugano is trying to reinvent itself as a crypto hub to boost its economy by launching its own token LVGA, partnering with Tether, and more
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City-scale experiments like Lugano’s LVGA token and Tether partnership show local governments are willing to trade regulatory risk for capital and attention. If you’re building in crypto, municipal and regional alliances may be more actionable near-term than waiting for national clarity.
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