Crypto City: Guide to New York
This Crypto City guide looks at New York Citys crypto culture, its most notable projects and people, its financial infrastructure, which retailers accept crypto, and where you can find blockchain education courses and theres even a short history of the controversial regulatory regime required to operate in the city. Fast factsCity: New York Country: United States Population: 8.8 million Established: 1624 Language: English New York City is a bustling metropolis in the American state of New York. The city is divided into five separate boroughs the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and....
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Despite the limitations of his office, the mayor-elect of New York could leverage his agenda-setting power to the benefit of both crypto and city residents. Despite his actual term at the helm of the New York City government kicking off some 1.5 months from now, Eric Adams, the city’s mayor-elect, has already started governing by publicity. Making the Empire City more business and tech-friendly is a centerpiece of Adams’ vocally projected agenda, and — much to the crypto community’s delight — the incoming mayor has made a point to repeatedly declare his support for all things Bitcoin....
New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams says that he will take his first three paychecks in bitcoin. He has also promised to make NYC the center of crypto. “NYC it’s going to be the center of the cryptocurrency industry and other fast-growing innovative industries,” he said.
Eric Adams’ Bitcoin and Crypto Promises
New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams said he wants to turn NYC into a crypto-friendly city and will also take his first three paychecks in bitcoin.
Replying to a tweet made by Miami Mayor Francis Saurez that he will take 100% of his....