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Indicted NYC mayor leaves questionable crypto legacy as controversy mounts
19.10.2024
Before his indictment on criminal charges, NYC Mayor Eric Adams promised to turn the city into a major crypto hub
Texas Mayor Ward Roddam Reveals How Bitcoin Resurrected Rockdale’s Economy
8.10.2024
Ward Roddam, mayor of the City of Rockdale in Texas, explained how the arrival of bitcoin mining revitalized the city’s economy. In a recently published opinion piece, Roddam noted that bitcoin miners took advantage of the energy infrastructure left by Alcoa, an aluminum plant that closed...
Bitcoin Is Digital Oil Well Fueling Rural Texas Economic Revival, Mayor Says
8.10.2024
Mayor Ward Roddam of Rockdale, Texas, sees bitcoin mining as the key to his town’s resurgence after the devastating closure of its largest employer, Alcoa. Comparing it to Texas’ oil boom, Roddam highlights how this modern technology is creating jobs, boosting revenue, and funding...
NYC’s pro-crypto mayor Eric Adams indicted on corruption charges
26.9.2024
New York Mayor Eric Adams has defended his innocence after being indicted on federal criminal charges, saying that he will fight the charges with "every ounce of his spirit.”
AI v. human leadership: Debate over plan to govern Cheyenne with AI
27.8.2024
AI technology could drastically reduce inequalities and expand access to services in local and state governments, many believe
Candidate and AI bot come in 4th in Cheyenne’s mayoral primary
21.8.2024
The VIC bot and its “meat avatar,” Victor Miller, got 327 votes in Cheyenne, losing a primary election to incumbent Mayor Patrick Collins and two others
Candidate and AI bot come in 4th in Cheyenne’s mayoral primary
21.8.2024
The VIC bot and its “meat avatar,” Victor Miller, got 327 votes in Cheyenne, losing a primary election to incumbent Mayor Patrick Collins and two others
Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to run capital city with AI bot
20.8.2024
Victor Miller entered the race and now uses a nickname to distinguish himself from the “Virtual Integrated Citizen, The Official Robot” he says is on the ballot
New Jersey mayor plans to invest in Bitcoin ETFs for city’s pension fund
25.7.2024
Mayor Steven Fulop said he had been a “long-time believer“ in crypto but did not appear to have mentioned Bitcoin or other tokens before July 25
New Jersey Mayor: City Pension Fund to Invest in Bitcoin ETF
25.7.2024
In an unexpected but notable announcement, Steven Fulop, the Mayor of New Jersey, has declared a significant shift in the financial strategy of the Jersey City pension fund. In a recent Twitter post, Fulop shared that the pension fund is updating its paperwork with the SEC to allocate a percentage...
London’s ‘Joe Rogan’ and crypto advocate Brian Rose makes bid for mayor
30.4.2024
The former Wall Street and City of London banker is making his second bid to become mayor of London
London Mayoral Candidate Brian Rose Plans To Give Constituents £100 Worth Of New Crypto Token If Elected
11.4.2024
Brian Rose, a candidate for mayor of London, revealed he would give city residents £100 worth of a new crypto token if elected as part of his plans to make the capital a “crypto-friendly city,” a statement posted by the mayoral hopeful posted to X reveals. If elected, Londoners would have...
How Indonesia’s Election Outcome Will Impact Crypto
14.2.2024
Indonesia, a trillion-dollar economy, is impossible to ignore. The country held its election on Wednesday with defence minister Prabowo Subianto and ex-governors Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo all competing to become the next president. In December, Indonesia’s Mayor Gibran Rakabuming...
Pokémon GO Shooting Lands Former City Mayor In Prison
14.12.2023
On December 11 the former mayor of a city in Pennsylvania was sentenced to prison for threatening and shooting at people playing Pokémon GO outside a community food bank last year. Read more
Pancakeswap Introduces ‘Pancake Mayor’ in New Gamefi Venture
16.11.2023
Pancakeswap, the crypto exchange and decentralized finance (defi) platform, is stepping into the world of game finance (gamefi) by introducing its own gaming marketplace. The marketplace is spearheaded by “Pancake Mayor,” a city-building simulation game developed by Binaryx....
Sam Bankman-Fried Had Dinner With NYC Mayor Prior to FTX Collapse – Here's What You Need to Know
18.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried was in constant contact with prominent political and financial figures in New York City in the months leading up to the collapse of FTX and his subsequent arrest.
In March 2022, the disgraced crypto boss had dinner with New York City Mayor Eric Adams at Osteria La Baia,...
SBF Dined With Eric Adams at NYC Mayor’s Go-To Italian Restaurant
18.10.2023
The erstwhile crypto titan and avowed vegan was also scheduled to meet Empire State Gov. Kathy Hochul at The Capital Grille steakhouse, according to FBI trial testimony
Bankman-Fried met with President Clinton, NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Investment Before FTX Collapse, FBI Special Agent Testifies
18.10.2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried met with a number of high-profile political leaders in the lead-up to his crypto empire's collapse, according to phone records presented by the prosecution in Manhattan federal court Thursday afternoon....
Read More: Bankman-Fried met with President Clinton, NYC Mayor...
NYC mayor releases plans for responsible AI usage in local government
16.10.2023
The administration for the mayor of New York City has released a plan for creating a framework for government agencies to utlitize AI, along with the pilot of the city’s first AI chatbot
Pro-Bitcoin Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Drops out of GOP Presidential Candidate Race
30.8.2023
Francis Suarez, the pro-bitcoin mayor of the U.S. city of Miami, became the first Republican to bow out of the party’s presidential primary race after he announced the suspension of his campaign on Aug. 29. According to some reports, Suarez was forced to suspend his campaign after he failed...