The payments would be handled by PayPal, which would accept the cryptocurrency, then convert it to regular U.S. dollars for the city. That approach would shield Detroit from the risk of wild fluctuations in the value of such digital currencies, city Treasurer Nikhil Patel said in a phone interview.

Detroit has announced plans to accept cryptocurrency tax payments through PayPal starting in mid-2025, becoming the largest US city to adopt digital currency for municipal payments while implementing automatic conversion to US dollars to manage volatility risks.

The City of Detroit will carry out crypto transactions through a “secure platform” managed by payments giant PayPal.

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.

Detroiters will soon be able to pay their taxes and other city fees with crypto through PayPal, according to a Thursday announcement from Detroit’s Office of the Treasury.

Detroit is positioning itself to become the "largest city" in the U.S. to accept cryptocurrency payments for taxes and other city fees, marking a significant pivot for Detroit residents.

Detroit is set to make history as the largest U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency payments for taxes and municipal fees. This initiative was announced by city officials and will launch in mid-2025 through a secure platform managed by PayPal.

Detroit residents will be able to pay taxes in cryptocurrency, establishing Detroit as the first major city to embrace crypto for municipal services. Partnering with PayPal, the city