NYC mayor establishes digital assets and blockchain office

New York City Launches First-Ever Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain

New York City has taken a groundbreaking step in digital innovation and governance. Mayor Eric Adams has officially signed Executive Order 57, creating the country’s first city-level Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology. The announcement, made on October 14, 2025, cements New York’s ambition to become a global hub for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital asset development. The newly formed office will operate under the Mayor’s O…

NYC mayor launches official digital assets office to drive crypto adoption

In a move to formalize its crypto policy, New York City has launched the nation’s first office dedicated to digital assets and blockchain technology. New York City has launched the U.S.’ first-ever municipal office focused on digital assets and blockchain,…

New York City Launches Nation’s First-Ever Office for Crypto Assets

New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order creating the nation’s first municipal Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain.

New York Launches First City Office Dedicated to Blockchain and Digital Assets

Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order on Tuesday establishing the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain, described as the first mayoral office of its kind in the United States. The new department will oversee efforts to integrate blockchain technology responsibly across the city’s financial and public sectors while fostering collaboration between the crypto industry, state regulators, and federal agencies. Moises Rendon, who has already b…

NYC Launches Blockchain Office Ahead of Mayor’s Exit

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has initiated the formation of a new municipal office dedicated to digital assets and blockchain, aiming to reinforce his long-standing crypto-friendly vision as his term nears its end. The move, announced this week, underscores Adams’ commitment to establishing New York as a key hub for emerging financial technologies. According to an official notice from the mayor’s office, Adams exercised his executive authority…