In the Swiss town of Zug June 1, 2017, is an experiment in which local residents had the opportunity to pay for public services cryptocurrency. The lump sum payments in the testing phase innovations limited 200 francs. In just two months the residents of the Trains contributed to the city Treasury, about forty of bitcoins that exceeded all expectations of the local authorities, so the experiment continues. Soon to Zug joined by other city — Chiasso, but there is a maximum payment amount was increased to CHF 250.
The decision to introduce the payment of bitcoin public services authority were not immediately accepted. It was preceded by numerous consultations with experts in this area and learning the different nuances. However, after a number of companies developing technology of the blockchain, expressed a desire to cooperate with the city, the decision to use the cryptocurrency to pay bills was made immediately.
According to the mayor of Bruno Arrigoni, in the future the Cathedral could become a center of technology, the blockchain, it would be foolish to abandon this opportunity. The mayor expressed the hope that such innovations and demonstration of openness to innovation will allow to attract to the city new company and make it attractive for business.
More news about the cryptocurrency on the website 2bitcoins.ru.
Swiss town began to accept payment of services with cryptocurrency
Vyacheslav Larionov