According to BlockBeats, on November 8th, The Block reported that Detroit city officials announced on Thursday that Detroit will become the largest city in the U.S. to accept cryptocurrency payments. Residents can use a secure platform managed by PayPal to pay taxes and other municipal fees with cryptocurrency.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stated in a press release: "Detroit is building a tech-friendly environment that empowers residents and entrepreneurs. We are excited to be one of the first major cities in the U.S. to explore blockchain civic applications and allow residents to use cryptocurrency as a means of payment."