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Eric Adams Accused of $3 Million Crypto 'Rug Pull' After Launching NYC Token

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Shared by Dario • January 14, 2026

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing serious allegations of a "rug pull" after launching a meme coin, $NYC, on the Solana blockchain. The token, purportedly created to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Americanism, saw its liquidity rapidly drained shortly after its issuance, leading to significant investor losses.