Canada’s Vancouver to Integrate Bitcoin in City Finances
Vancouver’s City Council, led by Mayor Ken Sim, is considering a motion to integrate Bitcoin into the city’s finances, exploring such options as accepting taxes and fees in Bitcoin.
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Vancouver’s City Council, led by Mayor Ken Sim, is considering a motion to integrate Bitcoin into the city’s finances, exploring such options as accepting taxes and fees in Bitcoin.
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