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New York Mayor Eric Adams to Crypto Industry: Come Build an Empire in NYC (www.coindesk.com)
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“This is the Empire State,” Adams said at a press briefing at Gracie Mansion on Monday. “We should be looking forward to building empires, particularly in the crypto space.”

Adams, who is running for reelection, reiterated his commitment to making New York City a crypto hub, telling reporters that he would work with tech and crypto companies, both big and small, to create a friendly environment to attract them and help them succeed.

“My goal remains the same as it was on day one as mayor: making New York City the crypto capital of the globe,” Adams said. His remarks echo similar pledges from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly said he wants to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.”

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[–] rottingleaf@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

He's still not in jail? I thought they caught him taking Azeri or Israeli or Russian bribes or all of the listed.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 11 points 3 weeks ago

Nope, and it's actually pretty clever what happened. The judge in the case basically let him go (which is what Trump wanted) but in such a way that the DoJ can't ever relitigate it (something Trump didn't want).

Justice was denied, imo, but under the circumstances, the judge managed to thread the needle and keep Trump from being able to blackmail him into doing his bidding.

[–] KumaSudosa@feddit.dk 6 points 3 weeks ago

Well, taking bribes seems to not only be tolerated but encouraged by the current administration. Can't break the law if you are the law!