A lot of this appears to be a marketing ploy to position Detroit as an innovation hub, according to the city’s announcement, and comes just as President Trump has won a second term in office; he has said he would support a loosening of regulation on crypto.

In a move that positions Detroit as a burgeoning hub for technological innovation, the city announced plans to accept cryptocurrency payments for taxes and fees starting in mid-2025. This initiative will make Detroit the largest U.