NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams to Take First 3 Paychecks in Bitcoin

Nov 5, 2021

Incoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he would take his first three paychecks in bitcoin when he takes office in January. This comes as Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced he would take his next paycheck in BTC.

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