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Join Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall on a journey back to the classroom to explore the vibrant crypto scene in this Swiss city of Lugano. In this podcast episode, Cointelegraph dives into the inner workings of the Plan ₿ Summer School, featuring insights from industry experts like Adam Back and Paolo Ardoino. Discover the fast-paced growth of crypto adoption in Lugano, where iconic brands like McDonald’s and Rolex now accept Bitcoin, and find out why Michael Saylor’s musings have inspired Adam Back.
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