According to an official press release, Detroit will become the largest city in the United States to accept cryptocurrency payments. Starting in mid-2025, local residents can use cryptocurrency to pay taxes and other municipal fees through a secure platform managed by PayPal. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said in a press release: "Detroit is building a technology-friendly environment that provides power to residents and entrepreneurs. We are excited to be one of the first major U.S. cities to explore blockchain citizen applications and allow residents to use cryptocurrency as a payment method." According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Detroit has a population of approximately 630,000, making it the 26th largest city in the United States. Detroit was once the fourth most populous city in the United States, with a population of nearly 2 million in the 1950s. According to reports, three U.S. states (Colorado, Utah and Louisiana) currently accept cryptocurrencies as a payment method for state government fees.