Bitcoin payments for local taxes in the works, Gold Coast mayor says
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The mayor of Australias Gold Coast, Tom Tate, has suggested that city residents could be paying council rates, or local property tax, in Bitcoin.
It sends a signal that were innovative and bring in the younger generation, said Tate, acknowledging the plan is still in the research phase.
Critics argue Bitcoin is too volatile to be used for purposes such as tax payments, but Tate dismissed the concern, saying the volatility is not that bad.
Bitcoin has fallen over 56% since its all-time high in November to trade at US$29,951 as of press time.
Residents of both El Salvador and the Central African Republic can pay taxes in Bitcoin, where the cryptocurrency is legal tender.
The Gold Coast is the second-largest city in the eastern Australian state of Queensland and is a popular holiday destination due to its long beaches and excellent surfing conditions.