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New York City Mayor Eric Adams \u2014 known as the \u201cBitcoin Mayor\u201d \u2014 has signed Executive Order 57, which created the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain. The move strengthens the city\u2019s bid to become the world\u2019s crypto capital.<\/p>\n
The new digital assets office, the first of its kind in the United States, will promote responsible blockchain innovation, attract talent, and enhance New York\u2019s position as a financial technology hub. It reflects the mayor\u2019s long-term vision to integrate crypto policy and public governance.<\/p>\n
Under Executive Order 57, which Adams signed on Tuesday, the new office will report to Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser. Moises Rendon, a blockchain policy expert from the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), will serve as executive director.<\/p>\n
Rendon will commission industry leaders to advise on digital asset policies and coordinate agency projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cNew York has always been the center of innovation,\u201d Adams said. \u201cWith this office, we\u2019re embracing the technologies of tomorrow \u2014 growing our economy and expanding opportunities for underbanked communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Executive order from New York City Mayor Eric Adams \/ Source: NYC.gov <\/p>\n
First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro said the initiative keeps New York \u201cahead of the curve,\u201d ensuring residents gain from new economic opportunities.<\/p>\n
CTO Fraser added that the office \u201cshows the mayor\u2019s bold vision to make New York the crypto capital of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
The office will connect City Hall with the crypto sector while coordinating with regulators. Its priorities include responsible innovation, financial inclusion, public education about crypto risks, and consumer protection.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe future is now for digital assets in New York City,\u201d Rendon said. \u201cWe aim to make government more transparent and innovative for 8.5 million New Yorkers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rendon said his priority will be forming a commission of blockchain experts to advise on pilot initiatives, such as exploring blockchain use for public records and city service transparency. The office also plans to collaborate with federal and state agencies on crypto education and consumer protection campaigns.<\/p>\n
These actions will reinforce New York\u2019s leadership in digital finance and the crypto ecosystem, protect consumers, and foster sustainable economic growth.<\/p>\n
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\nOur first-in-the-nation Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain will help make us the GLOBAL capital of digital assets.<\/p>\n
This new mayoral office is going to help us stay ahead of the curve, grow our economy, AND attract world-class talent:https:\/\/t.co\/Vdw2UFufqx<\/a><\/p>\n
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) October 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n