The city of Detroit announced that it will accept cryptocurrency payments for taxes and other city fees, making it the largest U.S. city to do so. The city also said it’s making a significant push to welcome blockchain entrepreneurs into the city.

The city of Detroit has announced new milestones in its efforts to close the digital divide and improve digital equity in the city. Specifically, the city is using its “Certified Tech Hub” initiative to ensure residents can easily determine where they can access digital resources, literacy training, and internet-connected devices.

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Detroit announced it will hire Joshua Edmonds as its first director of digital inclusion to help make computer and internet access more accessible to the city’s citizens.

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