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After supporting a new digital token that lost trust very quickly. The token was called NYC Token and was shared as a project linked to civic causes. Soon after launch many traders noticed sudden changes that caused concern.
The token was introduced during a public event in Times Square. Eric Adams spoke about the project and said it could help support social causes in the future. After launch the token price rose very fast. Its total value reached about five hundred eighty million dollars in a short time. Many people rushed in hoping for quick gains.
Not long after this rise on chain data showed large movements in liquidity. A wallet connected to the creator of the token removed around two and a half million dollars worth of stable funds. This happened close to the highest price point. After this move the token price dropped sharply. Many holders saw losses very quickly.
Later some of the funds were added back but the price had already fallen by more than half. About nine hundred thousand dollars was not returned based on public tracking data. This led many traders to accuse the project of a rug pull. A rug pull is when creators remove funds and leave buyers stuck with falling prices.
The project website says the total supply is one billion tokens. It also states that seventy percent is kept in a reserve and not part of the active supply. This raised more questions since there were no clear rules shared about how the reserve would be used.
Eric Adams said the token would help support efforts against hate and anti American views. He mentioned a nonprofit group but did not share its name. He also did not explain who else helped create the token or how the money would be managed.
During a public interview Adams gave unclear answers when asked how the token works. He spoke in general terms about blockchain and did not explain the real use of the token. At times he struggled to explain the technology clearly which added to public doubt.
In the past Eric Adams was known for openly supporting digital assets. He often spoke about making New York a center for crypto growth. Because of this many people paid attention to the token launch. The sudden problems made the situation more serious.
At this time there has been no official finding of wrongdoing. Still many traders are calling for more transparency. The situation has become another reminder of how risky new tokens can be especially when clear details are missing.
The case has sparked debate about trust responsibility and the role of public figures in promoting digital assets.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren, along with other lawmakers, recently sent a letter to the SEC raising concerns that adding cryptocurrency to 401(k) retirement plans would be dangerous and could lead to significant financial harm for millions of Americans.
Key Arguments and Concerns
The letter, also sent to the Department of Labor, emphasizes that cryptocurrencies are a highly volatile and speculative asset class that lacks the necessary guardrails and transparency for secure retirement saving.
Extreme Volatility: Citing a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study, the senators noted that the volatility of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin can be several times higher than that of the S&P 500, posing a major risk to stable, long-term retirement planning.
Lack of Regulation and Scams: The unregulated nature of the crypto market makes it more susceptible to fraud, theft, market manipulation, and scams, which accounted for billions in reported losses in recent years.
No Inherent Value or Cash Flow: The GAO study mentioned that because crypto tokens do not produce cash flow or generate returns like traditional assets (stocks and bonds), profit can only be made by selling them at a higher price, making the investment more akin to gambling.
Illiquidity Concerns: The illiquid nature of some crypto assets can raise serious concerns during economic downturns when retirees might need to access their savings quickly.
Recent Developments
The letter to the SEC follows a recent executive order by President Trump that directed federal agencies to review their positions on alternative assets in retirement plans, aiming to provide broader access to investments like private equity and cryptocurrencies.
The Department of Labor (DOL) has since rescinded its prior 2022 guidance that had advised plan fiduciaries to exercise "extreme care" before offering crypto options, now taking a more neutral stance.
The senators also raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, referencing reports that the Trump family's financial interests might influence the administration's push for crypto accessibility in retirement plans.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has indicated a different approach from the previous administration, aiming to "embrace this new area of innovation," but maintains that "fraud is fraud" and will be pursued to the full extent of the law.

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