Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Launches NYC Token Amid Controversy
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled NYC Token ($NYC) on January 12th, positioning it as a vehicle to fund antisemitism education, blockchain literacy for youth, and scholarships in underserved communities. The initiative aims to combat what Adams described as rising 'anti-Americanism' without raising taxes.
Investors quickly accused the project of being a rugpull after liquidity evaporated within 30 minutes of launch. Analytics platform Bubblemaps identified a deployer-linked wallet cashing out $2.5 million as the token collapsed 80% from its $500 million market cap peak.