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NYC launches office of digital assets and blockchain technology
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has issued Executive Order 57, formally creating the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology within the Mayor’s Office. The new division, led by an executive director reporting directly to the city’s chief technology officer, aims to coordinate blockchain and digital asset initiatives across municipal agencies and foster collaboration with private-sector innovators. According to the order, the office will focus on four key areas: developing strategies to strengthen New York’s role as a hub for digital assets; attracting investment in blockchain innovation; advising on ... (full story)