New York City Mayor Eric Adams launches the first municipal digital asset and Blockchain office in the United States.

[New York City Mayor Eric Adams Launches the First City-Level Digital Asset and Blockchain Office in the U.S.] 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 encryption industry and the government, and promoting compliance Blockchain and encryption projects in New York. The office is 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 encryption innovation. Adams stated, "The era of digital assets has arrived, bringing us opportunities for economic growth, talent attraction, and service innovation." Adams received his first three paychecks in Bitcoin after taking office and led New York's first cryptocurrency summit. His mayoral term is set to end at the end of the year, and he has withdrawn from the re-election campaign due to campaign funding issues.