Eric Adams
Can You Really Build a ‘Crypto Empire’ in the Empire State?
Mayor Eric Adams wants to make New York City the biggest crypto hub in America, but there are a host of obstacles in his way.
Everything You Need to Know About New York’s New Crypto Bill
The Blockchain Association New York State Lead John Olsen discusses a recent bill passed in the New York State Assembly to ban non-renewable crypto mining. Olsen explains the details of the legislation, the chances of it getting passed in the Senate and misconceptions about blockchain technology amongst lawmakers.
Nyca Partners' Exec. Says He's 'Mildly Optimistic' About Expected White House Executive Order on Crypto
Nyca Partners' Matt Homer discusses why he's "mildly optimistic" about the Biden Administration's executive order on cryptocurrencies, expected to be released as soon as February. "Washington is entering a period where we're seeing turf battles between regulators, and we need a referee in the room," Homer said. Plus, his views on New York City mayor Eric Adams' crypto ambitions as he converted his first paycheck into bitcoin.
Could NYC Be the Next Crypto Hub?
New York City mayor Eric Adams' crypto ambitions have sent the city racing against Miami to become the next center of the digital asset industry. Muneeb Ali, co-founder of proof-of-transfer blockchain Stacks that runs parallel to the Bitcoin network, and CEO of Hiro, which has helped developed NYCCoin, shares insights into crypto in NYC and beyond.
Removing BitLicense Is New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams’ ‘First Order of Business’
The next mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has expressed his support for CityCoins’ NYCcoin program. Could Adams’ endorsement see some more pro-crypto amendments to New York’s controversial 2015 BitLicense regulations? “No doubt, [Eric Adams] is trying to get BitLicense [regulations] lessened or removed,” CityCoins’ Patrick Stanley said.
CityCoin’s Plan for NYCCoin Is Welcomed by Mayor-Elect Adams
Eric Adams tweeted his support for the program after CityCoin said it would follow its MiamiCoin model in the Big Apple.
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.
Eric Adams, Mayor of All the Bitcoins
New York City's likely next leader says he wants the city to be a BTC hub. Here's how he might actually do that.
NYC Mayoral Front Runner Eric Adams Says City Will Become 'Center of Bitcoins'
"We're going to become the center of life science, the center of cybersecurity ... the center of bitcoins," said Adams.
