Residents of Miami-Dade County could soon be able to pay their local taxes in cryptocurrency.
Danielle Cohen Higgens, a county commissioner who covers parts of Miami-Dade County, is calling for the creation of a “cryptocurrency task force.” The resolution is being considered by Miami-Dade’s Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee.
Per the Miami New Times, the task force would examine the feasibility of allowing county residents, who number 2.7 million, to pay taxes in crypto. The cryptocurrencies mentioned in the report are Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. The resolution also calls for the task force to consider other cryptocurrency initiatives.
Higgins reportedly told the Miami New Times that “it is important to explore all avenues that can support an expanding tech and startup presence to benefit our economy.”
But this is not the first time Miami has delved into the crypto industry. Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami, has been one of crypto’s loudest advo
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