底特律將從 2025 年中期開始接受加密貨幣納稅，成為第一個在市政服務中採用加密貨幣的主要城市

該市與 PayPal 合作，尋求區塊鏈驅動的建議，以加強公共服務創新。

Detroit residents will be able to pay taxes in cryptocurrency starting mid-2025, making Detroit the first major city to accept crypto for municipal services. Partnering with PayPal, the city is also calling for blockchain-driven proposals to enhance public service innovation.

從 2025 年中期開始，底特律居民將能夠使用加密貨幣納稅，這使底特律成為第一個接受加密貨幣用於市政服務的主要城市。該市還與 PayPal 合作，呼籲提出區塊鏈驅動的提案，以加強公共服務創新。

Detroit’s Push Towards Digital Innovation in Tax Payments

底特律推動納稅數位化創新

Residents of Detroit will be able to pay their taxes in cryptocurrency starting next year, the city has announced. With this move, Detroit will become the largest U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency for municipal services.

底特律市宣布，從明年開始，居民將能夠用加密貨幣納稅。透過這項舉措，底特律將成為美國最大的接受加密貨幣用於市政服務的城市。

All financial transactions will be processed through a secure platform powered by PayPal, the city said. This aligns with Detroit’s broader initiative to explore cutting-edge technology to drive economic growth, increase civic engagement, and enhance public services.

該市表示，所有金融交易都將透過 PayPal 支援的安全平台進行處理。這與底特律探索尖端技術以推動經濟成長、增加公民參與和增強公共服務的更廣泛舉措相一致。

Crypto Tax Payments Rollout Timeline

加密貨幣納稅推出時間表

The announcement was made by the city of Detroit, which stated that it will begin accepting crypto for tax payments “mid-2025.” The city has yet to announce a specific date for when residents can start paying their taxes in cryptocurrency.

該公告是由底特律市發布的，該市表示將在「2025 年中」開始接受加密貨幣納稅。該市尚未宣布居民開始使用加密貨幣納稅的具體日期。

If implemented, Detroit would become the largest U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency for municipal payments, said Nikhil Patel, the city treasurer.

底特律市財務主管 Nikhil Patel 表示，如果實施，底特律將成為美國接受加密貨幣進行市政付款的最大城市。

“Detroit is building a pro-technology environment that empowers residents and entrepreneurs,” Mayor Mike Duggan said. “We are excited to be one of the first major U.S. cities to explore blockchain’s civic applications and allow our residents to take advantage of cryptocurrency as a payment option.”

「底特律正在建立一個有利於科技的環境，為居民和企業家提供支持，」市長麥克杜根說。 “我們很高興成為美國首批探索區塊鏈公民應用並允許我們的居民利用加密貨幣作為支付選項的主要城市之一。”

Detroit’s Call for Blockchain Innovation

底特律呼籲區塊鏈創新

In addition to the new payment method, the city is inviting blockchain entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative municipal solutions for consideration, Coingape reported. These presentations will be given to Justin Onwenu, Detroit’s recently appointed Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity.

根據 Coingape 報導，除了新的支付方式外，該市還邀請區塊鏈企業家展示他們的創新市政解決方案以供考慮。這些演講將由底特律最近任命的創業和經濟機會總監賈斯汀·翁韋努 (Justin Onwenu) 進行。

The initiative aims to position Detroit as a hub for blockchain-driven public service innovation and economic development.

該倡議旨在將底特律定位為區塊鏈驅動的公共服務創新和經濟發展的中心。

Blockchain entrepreneurs have until December 15, 2024, to submit their concepts, according to a call to action issued by City of Detroit Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity Justin Onwenu. Interested parties can email their proposals to [email protected]

根據底特律市創業和經濟機會總監 Justin Onwenu 發出的行動呼籲，區塊鏈創業家必須在 2024 年 12 月 15 日之前提交他們的概念。有興趣的各方可以將他們的建議透過電子郵件發送至 [email protected]

Guidelines for Blockchain Proposals

區塊鏈提案指南

The proposal should outline the problem being solved, who it will impact, how much it will cost, any risks involved, and how it will improve city services for the people of Detroit.

該提案應概述正在解決的問題、它將影響誰、將花費多少、涉及的任何風險，以及它將如何改善底特律人民的城市服務。

Detroit’s initiative to accept crypto for municipal payments is among the first of its kind for major U.S. cities. Currently, only three states—Utah, Colorado, and Louisiana—accept crypto for state payments.

底特律接受加密貨幣進行市政支付的舉措是美國主要城市的首次此類舉措之一。目前，只有三個州——猶他州、科羅拉多州和路易斯安那州——接受加密貨幣作為國家支付。

Expanding Blockchain’s Role in Tax Payments

擴大區塊鏈在納稅中的作用

Several organizations are already exploring blockchain for tax payments.

一些組織已經在探索區塊鏈用於納稅。

OrbitLabs proposed a comprehensive assessment of Terra Classic’s new “Reverse Charge” tax scheme. This tax mechanism aims to facilitate blockchain tax administration by shifting the tax burden from the sender to the recipient.

OrbitLabs 提議對 Terra Classic 的新「反向收費」稅收計劃進行全面評估。該稅收機制旨在透過將稅收負擔從發送者轉移到接收者來促進區塊鏈稅收管理。