New York City has taken a major step toward becoming a national leader in blockchain innovation.

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 been working on the city’s digital asset initiatives for over a year, will lead the office.

Adams said the move reflects New York’s commitment to embracing the “technologies of tomorrow,” emphasizing that blockchain could help grow the city’s economy, attract global talent, and expand financial access for underserved communities.

The office will also focus on positioning New York as a hub for compliant and value-driven crypto innovation, with plans to attract startups, promote education, and strengthen the city’s reputation as the center of financial modernization.

Throughout his tenure, Adams has been an outspoken supporter of digital assets, famously receiving his first three paychecks in Bitcoin and hosting the city’s first crypto summit.

His term ends later this year after withdrawing from the mayoral race, but the newly created office ensures that his crypto-friendly vision for New York will continue beyond his administration.