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BumRushDaShow

(143,115 posts)
Thu Nov 7, 2024, 09:00 PM Nov 7

Detroit to become largest city in U.S. to accept cryptocurrency for taxes

Source: CBS News

November 7, 2024 / 1:56 PM EST


(CBS DETROIT) - Beginning in 2025, Detroiters will have the option to pay their taxes and other city fees with cryptocurrency, the city announced Thursday, making Detroit the largest city in the U.S. to accept cryptocurrency for taxes. City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.

"Detroit is building a technology-friendly environment that empowers residents and entrepreneurs, said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan in a statement. "We are excited to be one of the first major U.S. cities to explore blockchains civic applications and allow residents to use their cryptocurrency as a payment option."

City treasurer Nikhil Patel said the payment option will be made available in mid-2025, but did not provide an exact date as to when the option will launch.

"The Treasurer's Office is committed to modernizing our payments channels and processes to enhance the customer experience and improve internal operational efficiency," Patel said. "This new payment platform will increase accessibility for Detroiters who would like to use cryptocurrency; more importantly, the platform upgrade will also make it easier for Detroiters to make electronic payments — including those who may be unbanked."

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/detroit-accepting-cryptocurrency-for-taxes/

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Detroit to become largest city in U.S. to accept cryptocurrency for taxes (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Nov 7 OP
Here we go ... the cryptotechbro option...the camel's nose under the tent ... ancianita Nov 7 #1
Why a liberal city is doing this of all places jimfields33 Nov 7 #2
Yeah, I agree. This is a bad move. LisaM Nov 8 #3
Because lots of young people are into crypto womanofthehills Nov 8 #7
What?? pimpbot Nov 8 #8
This is such a bad move sakabatou Nov 8 #4
I don't see a problem with this, as long as... LudwigPastorius Nov 8 #5
I wouldn't worry too much about it. MisterProton Nov 19 #9
It's just another way to break the back of liberal cities. Jit423 Nov 8 #6

ancianita

(38,727 posts)
1. Here we go ... the cryptotechbro option...the camel's nose under the tent ...
Thu Nov 7, 2024, 10:06 PM
Nov 7

While Trump kicks back with his "lotta firsts" talk while the currency insurgency begins.

LisaM

(28,672 posts)
3. Yeah, I agree. This is a bad move.
Fri Nov 8, 2024, 12:49 AM
Nov 8

I love Detroit, and Mayor Duggan has been great, but I don't like this at all.

pimpbot

(1,012 posts)
8. What??
Fri Nov 8, 2024, 11:31 AM
Nov 8

You owe $X in taxes. Doesnt matter how you pay. There is no increase in revenue.

There is probably a decrease in revenue because paypal is gonna take a cut for processing.

LudwigPastorius

(10,922 posts)
5. I don't see a problem with this, as long as...
Fri Nov 8, 2024, 01:03 AM
Nov 8

the city immediately converts those payments to dollars upon their receipt.

MisterProton

(58 posts)
9. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 10:46 PM
Nov 19

No sane person will be selling an appreciating asset when they can use depreciating dollars. Economic lunacy.

Jit423

(340 posts)
6. It's just another way to break the back of liberal cities.
Fri Nov 8, 2024, 01:49 AM
Nov 8

No one is thinking about the little guy again. What could go wrong for poor people and struggling working families?

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