New York
NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams to Take First 3 Paychecks in Bitcoin
Incoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he would take his first three paychecks in bitcoin when he takes office in January. This comes as Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced he would take his next paycheck in BTC. "The Hash" team weighs in on the possible impact of the move for New York's crypto landscape.
New York Crypto Mining Bill Dies in Assembly After Passing State Senate
An environmental protection bill that would have clamped down on bitcoin mining has died in the New York state assembly. "The Hash" team explains why this happened and what it means for the bitcoin mining community.
NYPD Working With Chainalysis on Crypto Investigations
City contract records uncovered by CoinDesk reporters indicate the New York Police Department (NYPD) is working with blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis to root out crypto-related crime. "The Hash" panel debates whether the NYPD's partnership with Chainalysis is an overreach of surveillance.
Does New York's Blockchain-Based Vaccine Passport Protect Your Privacy?
New York's Excelsior Pass, a blockchain-based mobile vaccine passport powered by IBM, has become the subject of contentious debate. Eric Piscini, IBM Watson Health's Global VP of Blockchain, explains how the app works and takes advantage of the blockchain's key features of immutability, security, and privacy protection.
New York's COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Are Here and They're on the Blockchain
New York has launched digital COVID-19 vaccine passports on the Excelsior Pass, a blockchain-based application. "The Hash" panel discusses the government's history with data management, the ethics of putting health records on the blockchain and how the COVID-19 passports fit into the larger conversation about privacy.
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