NYC Mayor Eric Adams Aims to Establish New York as Global Crypto Hub
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has positioned the city at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoption, announcing the inaugural NYC Crypto Summit scheduled for May 20. The event underscores his ambition to transform NYC into the world’s leading blockchain hub.
Adams, flanked by industry leaders like Figure’s June Ou and Traction and Scale’s Richard Hecker, emphasized blockchain’s potential to expand financial inclusion. "My mission is to ensure New York leads in innovation," he stated, framing crypto as integral to the city’s economic future.