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Title: New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin Post by: Coinbuddy on February 14, 2015, 09:31:36 AM Mark Levine, a democratic New York City Councilman, has introduced a bill that would allow people in the city to pay tickets, fines, and other government fees in Bitcoin. Levine believes that a move by the City Council to accept Bitcoin as payment for fees would send a strong message to neighboring cities regarding New York’s adoption of cutting-edge technology:
https://i.imgur.com/rUdhkit.png (http://www.coinfinance.com/news/new-york-city-councilman-supports-paying-fines-in-bitcoin) Title: Re: New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin Post by: Lethn on February 14, 2015, 09:36:42 AM Even though I hate that idea, that's actually pretty big, too bad they haven't gotten rid of BitLicense still.
Title: Re: New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin Post by: howzar on February 14, 2015, 09:38:45 AM Even though I hate that idea, that's actually pretty big, too bad they haven't gotten rid of BitLicense still. Why do you hate the idea? Title: Re: New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin Post by: Lethn on February 14, 2015, 09:43:41 AM Even though I hate that idea, that's actually pretty big, too bad they haven't gotten rid of BitLicense still. Why do you hate the idea? That's easy, I'm an Anarchist :D Title: Re: New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin Post by: Sindelar1938 on February 14, 2015, 11:59:36 AM Great idea, good to know that there are progressive, pro tech, politicians out there
Title: Re: New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin Post by: Bitcoinexp on February 14, 2015, 12:37:36 PM Another wonderful news for bitcoin. Great to see a councilman supporting the currency of the future. I wonder if this could be the cause of bitcoin's small price jump?
Title: Re: New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin Post by: Honeybooboo on February 14, 2015, 12:59:03 PM Even though I hate that idea, that's actually pretty big, too bad they haven't gotten rid of BitLicense still. Why do you hate the idea? That's easy, I'm an Anarchist :D Would you rather them just pay fines in fiat? At least this spreads adoption and awareness regardless of whether we like it or not. Title: Re: New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin Post by: Soros Shorts on February 14, 2015, 01:11:58 PM Even though I hate that idea, that's actually pretty big, too bad they haven't gotten rid of BitLicense still. I wouldn't be surprised in NY if it ever came to a situation where you'd need to apply for an NY State Bitlicense first before you can pay your NYC fines in bitcoins. Title: Re: New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin Post by: Lethn on February 14, 2015, 01:54:22 PM I just generally don't like the idea of a government like that being able to survive at all, giving Bitcoin for fines would enable them to go around harassing people :P
Title: Re: New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin Post by: nioc on February 14, 2015, 04:38:58 PM Even though I hate that idea, that's actually pretty big, too bad they haven't gotten rid of BitLicense still. I wouldn't be surprised in NY if it ever came to a situation where you'd need to apply for an NY State Bitlicense first before you can pay your NYC fines in bitcoins. Maybe you need to find out what a bitlicense is. |
