New York's New Mayor: "Cryptocurrency Education Should Be Taught in Schools"

▲Eric Adams, Mayor-elect of New York City, USA [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Eric Adams, the mayor-elect of New York City, has once again shown a 'pro-cryptocurrency' stance even before his inauguration by stating that "cryptocurrency education should be taught in schools."

On the 7th (local time), Adams said in an interview with CNN that schools should teach about cryptocurrency and related technologies.

He said, "When I talk about blockchain and Bitcoin, young people ask, 'What is that?'" and added, "It means a new way to pay for goods and services worldwide." He continued, "Schools should teach this technology as well as new ways of thinking."

When asked whether he would encourage New York City businesses to accept cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, he replied, "I will look into it and approach it carefully," adding, "I will correct it."

Earlier, on the 4th, Adams declared support for the cryptocurrency industry by stating that he would receive his first three months' salary as mayor in Bitcoin.

This appears to be a response to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who was recently re-elected and announced that he would receive "100% of his first paycheck in Bitcoin" for his second term.

Miami is a city actively fostering cryptocurrency, and Adams will also enter the competition to become the 'cryptocurrency capital.'

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