Tether and the city of Lugano announce 1 Bitcoin prize for Plan B Forum ticket holders
LUGANO, Switzerland, 22 September 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tether Operations Limited (“Tether”), the company that operates the blockchain-enabled platform tether.to which operates the largest stablecoin with a market capitalization of over US 67 billion dollars, and the city of Lugano have announced that they will be giving away 1 Bitcoin to Plan B Forum ticket holders at the upcoming conference. Planned to take place from 28–29 October 2022three lucky ticket holders on Forum will have the opportunity to win up to 1 Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain ballot prize.
“We are excited to introduce yet another way for attendees to experience the power and potential of Bitcoin while creating an engaging moment during the conference,” said Paolo ArdoinoCTO of Tether. “By giving away a Bitcoin, we hope to inspire more people to join the digital economy. Introduction and education are key pillars of participation, and we believe we can be a catalyst for long-term and mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency.”
Bitcoin blocks generated after noon CEST on October 29 will be used to select the three winners. Only ticket holders who check in to the Plan B forum will be eligible to receive their share of the Bitcoin ballot. The prize is divided as follows; two all-access/cyberpunk ticket holders are eligible to win 0.4 BTC each with the remaining 0.2 BTC going to a general/student ticket holder.
The forum promises to bring together the top thought leaders and creators from the world of digital finance to discuss how Bitcoin is disrupting the world on a social and economic level through four different tracks: governmental, corporate, individual and technological. It will promote deep conversations around freedom of communication and finance and delve into topics including disintermediation of finance, accessibility to financial services, unbanked people and regulation.
Speakers at the forum will include some of the most influential global leaders such as Milena Mayorgaambassador for El Salvador to the United States, Fadi ElsalameenAdjunct Senior Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, and Farida Bemba Nabouremahuman rights activist and founder of the “Faure Must Go” movement i To walkto discuss the true impact and potential of decentralized technologies.
Other speakers to look forward to include Stella Assange, wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, Nick SzaboCypherpunk and computer scientist and Max Kaiser, founder of El Zonte Capital to name a few. For the full speaker list, click here.
To buy tickets for the events, visit https://planb.lugano.ch/planb-forum/
About Tether
Tether is the preeminent stablecoin and a pioneer of financial freedom and innovation. Created in October 2014, Tether has grown to become the most traded cryptocurrency, surpassing all rival offerings combined. Tether disrupts the legacy financial system by offering a more modern approach to money by introducing fiat currency digital cash to bitcoin, Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Tron, Algorand and Solana blockchains, as well as smart contract platform, Avalanche, Tether provides a significant contribution to a more connected ecosystem. Tether combines digital currency benefits, such as instant global transactions, with traditional currency benefits, such as price stability. With a commitment to transparency and compliance, Tether is a fast and affordable way to transact money.
About the city of Lugano
Lugano is the economic capital of Southern Switzerlandstrategically located between the metropolitan areas i Milan and Zurich. Located in an exceptional natural context and landscape, Lugano is the ideal place to live and work. The city hosts an important financial center and vibrant pharmaceutical, commodity trading and fashion hubs and remains a sought-after tourist destination. A university city since 1996, Lugano is home to world-class research institutes and infrastructure, including the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA) and the Swiss National Supercomputing Center (CSCS). Among the safest cities in the country, Lugano offers business-friendly legislation, great infrastructure and political stability typical of Switzerlandcombined with Mediterranean flair.
About plan B
Lugano’s Plan B is a joint initiative between the city of Lugano and Tether to accelerate the use and leverage of bitcoin technology as the basis for transforming the city’s financial infrastructure.
The plan will scale blockchain and Bitcoin across the city to positively impact all facets of daily life for the citizens of Lugano. From small transactions with local merchants to larger endeavors—such as paying annual taxes—blockchain will serve as the foundation for the city’s financial exchanges.
SOURCE Tether Operations Limited
