New York City Councilman Supports Paying Fines in Bitcoin

[Coinbuddy]

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:

[Lethn]

Even though I hate that idea, that's actually pretty big, too bad they haven't gotten rid of BitLicense still.

[howzar]

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?

[Lethn]

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

[Sindelar1938]

Great idea, good to know that there are progressive, pro tech, politicians out there

[Bitcoinexp]

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?

[Honeybooboo]

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

Would you rather them just pay fines in fiat? At least this spreads adoption and awareness regardless of whether we like it or not.

[Soros Shorts]

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.

[Lethn]

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

[nioc]

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.