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Adams Launches NYC Token Amid Controversy and Losses

1/16/2026

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Story summary
  • Eric Adams, the former New York City Mayor, launched NYC Token to fund blockchain education and combat antisemitism and anti-Americanism.
  • The token was valued near $600 million at launch before dropping 75%, raising rug-pull concerns.
  • Adams denied wrongdoing.
  • Critics cited a landlord linked to the token who had secured a city-backed homeless shelter deal.
  • Investors reported significant losses.