Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (Getty Images / Scoop News Group) Colorado starts accepting tax payments in crypto Gov. Jared Polis said earlier this year that Colorado would start accepting tax payments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Etherum. Sep 21, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Priorities Podcast What mayors interested in cryptocurrency need to think about On the Priorities Podcast, Brookings fellow Tonantzin Carmona says mayors need to take responsibility around cryptocurrency projects. Jun 16, 2022 By StateScoop Staff
(Scoop News Group) Crypto’s crash tamped down mayors’ hype, but cities are still chasing it Bitcoin has lost half its value, but many cities are still looking to embrace cryptocurrency, even if there's not really a good use for it. Jun 7, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Getty Images) Texas school district fires employee after discovering crypto mining rigs The Galveston Independent School District's IT staff investigating network anomalies found crypto mining devices on six campuses. Apr 26, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks at ETHDenver, a conference for investors in the cryptocurrency ethereum on Feb. 18, 2022. (Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images) Colorado’s governor now accepting crypto for donations Gov. Jared Polis, who's said the state will take tax payments in crypto, is now accepting donations in bitcoin, ethereum and even dogecoin. Apr 7, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis in Denver in January 2021. (Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images) Colorado will accept cryptocurrency for tax payments by summer, says Gov. Polis Polis called the move a "consumer-friendly way" to embrace cryptocurrency, but said the state will immediately convert payments back into dollars. Feb 16, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at a Manhattan subway station on Jan. 6, 2022. (Spencer Platt / Getty Images) New York Mayor Adams says he’s buying crypto with first paycheck Adams said he'll use Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, to convert his first paycheck into bitcoin and ethereum. Jan 20, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Another city cryptocurrency? Austin could be next Austin, Texas, could become the third city with its own cryptocurrency, but officials there said they're still researching the technology. Dec 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
People enjoy themselves at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention, a cryptocurrency conference held at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood on June 04, 2021 in Miami. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images) Flush with cryptocurrency, Miami wants to give every resident some bitcoin Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said the city will partner with cryptocurrency exchanges to provide residents with digital wallets. Nov 12, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Miami’s crypto ‘concierge’ explains why he’s taking his paycheck in bitcoin Miami's chief information officer said he signed up for cryptocurrency payments to avoid continuing "to live in the current paradigm.” Nov 10, 2021 By Ryan Johnston