NYC Mayoral Candidate Cuomo Pledges to Create New Position to Boost Cryptocurrency

Independent candidate for New York City Mayor, Andrew Cuomo, announced on the 19th his plan to establish a position for a Chief Technology Innovation Officer to drive blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation within the city. This role, as a senior city government official, will be responsible for nurturing emerging industries, enhancing public-private partnerships, and improving the quality and efficiency of municipal services through the adoption of new technologies. In a statement, Cuomo said, 'The next mayor must ensure that we lead in the technological fields shaping the next century, such as AI, blockchain, and biotechnology...'