Plan B News

Plan ₿ Celebrates Lugano’s Leadership in Sports and Innovation with Exclusive Kit Sponsorship of Lugano FC

26 October 2024 – Plan ₿, an initiative founded in collaboration with Tether and the City of Lugano to promote the use of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, has announced its exclusive kit sponsorship of FC Lugano, a historic Swiss football club with a legacy spanning over a century. This multi-year global sponsorship reinforces Plan ₿’s commitment to increasing cryptocurrency representation while strengthening ties within the Lugano community, positioning the city as an international leader in financial and technological innovation. Founded in 1908, FC Lugano boasts an illustrious history in Swiss football, including three Swiss championships, four Swiss Cup victories, and multiple qualifications for UEFA tournaments.

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Interview with New Zealand environmental expert and activist Daniel Batten, a prominent voice on the relationship between climate and technology

Technological innovation and environmental sustainability: two elements that are increasingly intersecting and merging in various fields day by day. The revolutionary world of Bitcoin is no exception and has generated extensive debate over the years, leading to a clear polarization. On one side are those who believe it to be a harmful technology for the environment, and on the other side are those who argue the opposite. Amidst this discussion, Daniel Batten, a 50-year-old New Zealand analyst specializing in Bitcoin and Blockchain, has taken a prominent position with his clear, linear, and concrete approach. Globally recognized by industry professionals and enthusiasts, Batten is also a

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Interview with Samuel Kullmann, elected in Thun, known for revolutionary ideas on Bitcoin’s Adoption in Politics.

Politics, finance, and new technologies: an intertwining that until a few years ago might have seemed like science fiction. However, due to the unstoppable rise and full maturity of digital tools in recent years, it is gradually finding concrete and significant outlets. This is especially true in the context of the potentially revolutionary impact arising from the intersection of the Bitcoin universe and the national and international political landscape. It’s a horizon yet to be fully explored, and which has been given ample space at the recent Plan ₿ Forum 2023, held exactly a month ago at the Palazzo Congressi, Villa Ciani, and Asilo Ciani.

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Interview with Lyudmyla Kozlovska: her story, her struggles, and her achievements

An icon in the field of civil defense: Lyudmyla Kozlovska is a woman who does not know what it means to give up. Currently the president of the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF), her career has been marked from the very beginning by a constant commitment to the fight for freedom: from activism in Ukraine to the defense of human rights on an international level. Difficult moments, ongoing challenges, and significant victories, such as her participation in the Orange Revolution in 2004 or the campaign for the withdrawal of the Russian Black Sea Fleet from Sevastopol between 2005 and 2006. Since 2009, Kozlovska has organized election

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Conversation with Dusan Matuska, Co-Founder of AmityAge

An educator and consultant who, over time, has carved out a prominent role among the most influential voices in a vast and competitive field, thanks to his ever-improving reputation and growing fame. Slovakian Dusan Matuska is now an absolute reference for anyone seeking to understand and grasp the allure and complexity of the Bitcoin universe, with a journey marked by a steadfast commitment to education. But the most well-known digital currency, the icon of the decentralized finance world, became a learned and heartfelt discovery during the journey of a lifetime for him. Before devoting himself full-time to Bitcoin, Matuska was a mathematics tutor and facilitator

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Samson Mow, the future of Bitcoin in the global context

The ‘Lugano’s Plan ₿ Podcast,’ which started publishing end of last year, is receiving much appreciation for its ability to bring experts and people seeking information and updates in the Bitcoin field up to speed on the evolution of digital currencies and peer-to-peer technologies. Through its episodes, this new outreach initiative launched by the City of Lugano and Tether addresses crucial topics related to the technological aspect and the impact of these innovations on society and the global economy, offering insights from leading experts worldwide. Who Is Samson Mow? The guest is a key figure in the world of cryptocurrencies, known for his insightful opinions.

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