(Getty Images) Crypto exchange suspends trading of Miami, NYC digital coins MiamiCoin and NYCCoin can no longer be traded on their main cryptocurrency exchange after a period of exceptionally low liquidity. Mar 21, 2023 By Colin Wood
Priorities Podcast Taking collaboration to the ‘smart cities’ movement On the Priorities podcast, Coral Gables, Fla., technology leader Raimundo Roduflo talks about his approach to “smart cities.” Aug 25, 2022 By StateScoop Staff
(Scoop News Group) Crypto’s crash tamped down mayors’ hype, but cities are still chasing it Bitcoin has lost half its value, but many cities are still looking to embrace cryptocurrency, even if there's not really a good use for it. Jun 7, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell (left) listens during a public hearing at Miami City Hall on on July 12, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images) Miami commissioners claim ‘basic’ understanding of MiamiCoin Miami is spending millions on a new rental assistance program, but the funding source, MiamiCoin, is only vaguely understood by city leaders. Mar 3, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. (Felipe Simo / Unsplash) Miami’s tech ‘concierge’ says he’s leaving CIO role Sarasti, a vocal enthusiast of cryptocurrency in city government, said he'll "still be supporting" Mayor Francis Suarez's tech agenda. Feb 2, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is an outspoken cryptocurrency proponent. (Alex Wong / Getty Images) New accelerator promises to help ‘crypto cities’ move faster CityCoins and STX plan to launched an accelerator designed to help companies build blockchain-based civic technology applications. Dec 15, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Another city cryptocurrency? Austin could be next Austin, Texas, could become the third city with its own cryptocurrency, but officials there said they're still researching the technology. Dec 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
People enjoy themselves at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention, a cryptocurrency conference held at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood on June 04, 2021 in Miami. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images) Flush with cryptocurrency, Miami wants to give every resident some bitcoin Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said the city will partner with cryptocurrency exchanges to provide residents with digital wallets. Nov 12, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Miami’s crypto ‘concierge’ explains why he’s taking his paycheck in bitcoin Miami's chief information officer said he signed up for cryptocurrency payments to avoid continuing "to live in the current paradigm.” Nov 10, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Philadelphia unveils ‘Blockchain for City Government’ project Philadelphia CIO Mark Wheeler said the city is calling for blockchain and cryptocurrency experts to share their ideas for local government applications of the technologies. Nov 8, 2021 By Ryan Johnston