The fourth Plan₿ Forum in Lugano set a new attendance record, attracting over 4,000 participants. Keynote speeches were delivered by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and Lightning Labs CEO Elizabeth Stark. Mayor Michele Foletti emphasized Lugano's evolution into a Bitcoin hub, noting that 400 local businesses now accept Bitcoin, USDT, and the LVGA stablecoin. The event featured panel discussions on Bitcoin block space usage, challenges in African mining, and privacy solutions, highlighting technical debates and regional adoption trends. The forum underscored Lugano's growing role in the cryptocurrency landscape.