New York City Mayor Eric Adams launches the nation's first city-level digital assets and blockchain office

ChainCatcher news, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order to establish the nation's first "Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain," aimed at coordinating cooperation between the cryptocurrency industry and the government, promoting compliant blockchain and cryptocurrency projects in New York.

The office will be led by Moises Rendon, who has long been involved in the city's digital asset affairs. Its goals include promoting the responsible application of blockchain, attracting fintech talent, expanding financial inclusion, and positioning New York as a center for crypto innovation. Adams stated, "The era of digital assets has arrived, bringing us opportunities for economic growth, talent attraction, and service innovation." Adams has received his first three paychecks in Bitcoin since taking office and has led New York's first crypto summit. His mayoral term will end at the end of the year, and he has withdrawn from the re-election campaign due to campaign funding issues.