底特律將接受加密貨幣支付稅費，成為美國最大的城市

該計劃將於 2025 年中期開始，旨在吸引精通技術的企業和居民。它還將提升該市的支付系統。

Detroit is set to become the largest US city to accept cryptocurrency for taxes and fees, in a move that will also see the Motor City integrate blockchain technology to streamline payments.

底特律將成為美國接受加密貨幣繳稅費的最大城市，此舉也將使汽車城整合區塊鏈技術來簡化支付。

The initiative, first announced in 2023, will see Detroit begin accepting crypto for various municipal payments from mid-2025. The aim is to attract tech-savvy businesses and residents, and elevate the city’s payment systems.

該倡議於 2023 年首次宣布，底特律將從 2025 年中期開始接受加密貨幣用於各種市政付款。其目的是吸引精通科技的企業和居民，並提升城市的支付系統。

Residents will be able to pay utility bills, municipal fees, and other expenses using a PayPal-managed platform. The payments will then be converted into US dollars upon receipt by the city.

居民將能夠使用 PayPal 管理的平台支付水電費、市政費和其他費用。市政府收到款項後將兌換成美元。

This means that customers are exposed to minimal market fluctuations, and the initiative will be closely monitored by the city before being rolled out fully.

這意味著客戶受到市場波動的影響很小，該計劃在全面推廣之前將受到該市的密切監控。

Detroit joins a growing number of municipalities in the United States that are accepting cryptocurrency for government payments. States like Louisiana, Colorado, and Utah have already picked crypto over fiat for select government payments.

底特律加入了美國越來越多的城市的行列，接受加密貨幣作為政府付款。路易斯安那州、科羅拉多州和猶他州等州已經選擇使用加密貨幣而不是法定貨幣來支付特定的政府付款。

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the city is dedicated to technological innovation, and the initiative to accept crypto is part of a broader strategy.

底特律市長 Mike Duggan 表示，該市致力於技術創新，接受加密貨幣的舉措是更廣泛策略的一部分。

“We’re building a tech-friendly environment in Detroit that empowers entrepreneurs and our residents,” Duggan said in a statement.

杜根在一份聲明中表示：“我們正在底特律打造一個技術友好型環境，為企業家和居民提供支持。”

“We’re also inviting blockchain entrepreneurs to build projects in Detroit that enhance data security, public service efficiency, and transparency.”

“我們還邀請區塊鏈企業家在底特律建立項目，以提高數據安全性、公共服務效率和透明度。”

Authorities expect that accepting crypto will streamline transactions and boost payment compliance. It will especially bode well with businesses investing in digital finance and the younger generation of residents.

當局預計接受加密貨幣將簡化交易並提高支付合規性。對於投資數位金融的企業和年輕一代居民來說，這尤其是一個好兆頭。

The adoption of technology like crypto and blockchain provides benefits like reduced fees and quick transactions. However, they also pose challenges like regulatory concerns and price volatility.

採用加密貨幣和區塊鏈等技術可以帶來降低費用和快速交易等好處。然而，它們也帶來了監管問題和價格波動等挑戰。

Detroit plans to mitigate these issues by converting crypto payments into US dollars upon receipt. This ensures that the city is not exposed to crypto price volatility.

底特律計劃透過在收到加密貨幣付款時將其轉換為美元來緩解這些問題。這確保了該城市不會受到加密貨幣價格波動的影響。

Detroit treasury department officials have already established collaborations with blockchain experts to avoid cybersecurity concerns.

底特律財政部官員已經與區塊鏈專家建立了合作，以避免網路安全問題。

Detroit will roll out its pilot program in the coming months, and citywide integration is expected to be completed by late 2025.

底特律將在未來幾個月推出試點計劃，全市一體化預計將於 2025 年底完成。

Other cities are also engaging tech-based communities to drive the economy. Hence, Detroit’s implementation of the technologies will offer a case study for cities trying to execute similar measures.

其他城市也在吸引科技社群來推動經濟發展。因此，底特律對這些技術的實施將為嘗試執行類似措施的城市提供一個案例研究。