<ul><li>NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced a new Digital Assets Advisory Council to boost fintech jobs</li><li>The council will explore blockchain applications for birth and death certificates</li><li>Announcement came during a summit at Gracie Mansion with tech leaders and investors</li><li>Mayor Adams has previously supported Bitcoin and wants NYC to be a “crypto capital”</li><li>The council chair and policy recommendations will be announced in coming weeks</li><li>The council aims to expand New York's presence in the fintech sector and create more tech jobs</li><li>Experts from various sectors of the digital assets industry will be part of the council</li><li>Mayor Adams envisions NYC as the world's 'crypto capital' and supports blockchain for public records like birth certificates</li><li>The council will strategize on technology adoption in public services and businesses</li><li>Discussions on blockchain implementation for public records to enhance security and accessibility</li></ul>

New York City Establishes Digital Assets Advisory Council for Fintech Growth

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