Tether and Lugano Launch Plan ₿ Phase II, Targeting Global Leadership in Digital Infrastructure
Tether and Lugano launched Plan ₿ Phase II to expand digital asset integration into public and economic infrastructure through 2030.Summary
Tether and the City of Lugano have initiated Plan ₿ Phase II (2026–2030), an expansion of their collaboration aimed at integrating digital assets and decentralized technologies into the city's infrastructure, positioning Lugano as a global leader in digital infrastructure.
Building on prior success, Phase II focuses on structural development, technological resilience, and digital sovereignty across five strategic pillars: institutional digital asset infrastructure (SwissLedger), digital trade and commodities hub, privacy-preserving digital identity, decentralized AI and autonomous agents, and resilient urban digital infrastructure.
Tether commits up to CHF 5 million over five years, primarily through expertise and infrastructure support, while Lugano retains full governance. Leaders emphasized that the plan secures public governance and invests in open, resilient civic digital infrastructure to safeguard public interest by 2030.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)