Innovate NY has pledged nearly $100,000 to support Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming New York City mayoral election, highlighting his pro-blockchain agenda. Cuomo's platform includes appointing a Chief Innovation Officer to spearhead blockchain and digital asset projects. Simultaneously, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York is conducting a trial involving Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, accused of a $25 million MEV exploit on Ethereum. The court denied an amicus brief from Coin Center, emphasizing that broader crypto policy should be determined by Congress. This case underscores the complex relationship between legal frameworks and blockchain innovation.