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Former New York City mayor Eric Adams made headlines again — this time not for politics, but for jumping into the crypto world with his own NYC Token memecoin. The launch happened just after he left office, and it quickly became one of the most talked-about crypto events of the year.
🪙 What Was NYC Token?
Eric Adams introduced NYC Token as a new cryptocurrency launched on the Solana blockchain, promoting it as a project tied to New York City’s spirit and innovation. Adams publicly stated the token was meant to help fund educational initiatives about blockchain and support efforts against antisemitism and anti-American sentiment.
The token had a maximum supply of one billion coins, and in promotional materials it was described as a way to extend New York’s cultural and entrepreneurial reach into the digital economy.
📊 Launch Drama: Sky-High Hype Then Fast Drop
When NYC Token debuted, it initially surged in market interest and value, briefly reaching a market capitalization in the hundreds of millions. Traders quickly piled in, drawn by the celebrity backing and ambitious messaging.
However, the excitement was short-lived: within minutes of launching, the price plummeted sharply — losing around 80% of its value. This dramatic drop wiped out a huge chunk of its market cap in a very short time.
⚠️ Liquidity & Rug Pull Concerns
Blockchain data showed that wallets connected to the token’s deployment withdrew significant liquidity shortly after launch, raising alarms in the crypto community. Hundreds of traders and analysts began sharing doubts about the project’s structure and intentions.
Some observers labeled the event a potential “rug pull”, where creators promote a token, sell off liquidity at a high price, and leave later buyers holding a rapidly devalued asset. These kinds of moves happen when large liquidity pools are removed early, which makes selling back into the market difficult for holders.
While Adams and his team described the liquidity movements as a temporary adjustment or rebalancing effort, the timing and lack of transparency fueled skepticism and criticism from traders.
🤔 What the Market Is Saying
The reaction from the broader crypto world has been intense:
Many traders are warning that celebrity-backed memecoin launches often carry high risk and volatility, especially when early liquidity changes are seen.Some community members are treating the event as a cautionary example of why due diligence matters — even when a token has a high-profile name attached.

Key Takeaways
A well-known public figure launching a memecoin instantly attracts attention — but doesn’t guarantee long-term stability.
Sudden liquidity withdrawals shortly after launch can trigger sharp price declines and trader losses.
The crypto community remains divided, with some calling the project a lesson in risk and others outright questioning its legitimacy.
#NYCToken #Nyc

2026年1月12日、ニューヨーク市長を退任して間もなく、元ニューヨーク市長のエリック・アダムズ氏がSolanaベースの暗号資産「NYC Token」を発表した。アダムズ氏はタイムズスクエアで、このプロジェクトを反ユダヤ主義および「反アメリカ主義」に取り組むための資金調達手段として紹介したが、発表直後から混乱に陥った。
"ルグプル"疑惑
発表から1時間以内に、このトークンの時価総額は約6億ドルに急上昇したが、その後80％以上急落した。オンチェーンアナリスト、特にBubblemapsは、異常な活動を指摘した：

#NYC 前ニューヨーク市長であるエリック・アダムスによると、NYCトークンの創設は当初困難な状況に直面したが、その目的は反ユダヤ主義への対抗にある。

エリック・アダムスは、ニューヨーク市長官邸を離れてから初めての公開行動として、反ユダヤ主義および「反アメリカ主義」に対処することを目的に、ニューヨーク市をテーマにした暗号資産を発表した。
月曜日、アダムスはXプラットフォームに投稿し、NYCトークンの発売を発表し、そのウェブサイトのリンクを添付した。ウェブサイトでは、このトークンがニューヨーク市における新たなイノベーションの波を促進することを目指していると説明している。
アダムスは動画の中で「アメリカ人は二種類いる。一つはニューヨークに住んでいる人、もう一つはニューヨークに住みたいと思っている人だ」と述べ、さらに「私たちはゲームのルールを変えるつもりだ」と付け加えた。