New York City has taken a major step to position itself as a national leader in crypto innovation. Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order on Tuesday to establish the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain, making it the first mayoral office of its kind in the United States.
The new department will be led by Moises Rendon and is tasked with overseeing the responsible integration of blockchain technology across various city functions, including financial and public sectors. Key goals include:
The move reflects Mayor Adams' consistent support for digital assets; he famously took his first three paychecks in Bitcoin and hosted the city's first crypto summit.
Although Adams is withdrawing from the mayoral race and his term ends later this year, the creation of this permanent office ensures that his crypto-friendly vision for New York's financial modernization will continue beyond his administration.
October 2025, Cryptoniteuae