2026-01-13 11:26:21

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently appeared in Times Square—and this time, his transformation was somewhat unexpected. Just days after stepping down, the 65-year-old former police officer began promoting a new project called "NYC Token."

Last week, reporters caught him holding a sign under neon lights, smiling brightly as he introduced the token to the crowd. In addition to promoting the project itself, he also took the opportunity to criticize the current mayor and talk extensively about business opportunities from Dubai to Senegal—this mayor, who has been involved in multiple controversies, seems increasingly interested in "taking a different path."

Interestingly, his turnaround was not sudden. During his tenure, Adams had expressed that he received his salary in Bitcoin and maintained close contacts with several high-net-worth individuals in the cryptocurrency space. The NYC Token is marketed as a public welfare project "against discrimination and promoting blockchain education." However, users found that the purchase button on the token's official website was always unclickable, and Adams himself repeatedly mispronounced the project name in public appearances. This has led many followers to wonder—does he genuinely believe in this sector, or is he looking for new business opportunities?

Meanwhile, his schedule is packed: meeting with Saudi princes, visiting African leaders, dining with wealthy businessmen. He clearly stated that his goals are to restore his reputation, pay off legal fees, and continue to challenge his predecessor. In a nutshell: "I am now working only for myself."

From City Hall to the crypto market, from centers of power to the global business circle, the speed of his turnaround is dizzying. But is this so-called "New York City Token" a reflection of city innovation or a personal gamble? The market and time will ultimately provide the answer.

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blockBoy

· 3h ago

This guy is really outrageous, starting to cut leeks right after stepping down Can't even click the buy button and still have the nerve to promote? Laughing to death The phrase "working only for myself" is perfect, at least it's honest Can we stop messing around? Acting like everyone has to play with coins From police chief to token dealer, the speed is a bit scary Getting the project name wrong and still managing to promote it—now that's a skill Flying around Dubai and Senegal randomly, but no one believes this stuff Wait, can't click the official website button? What kind of project is this huh So eager to make money from litigation costs, it's a bit uncomfortable Stepping down from power and turning into a crypto bro, what kind of taste is this in New York

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InscriptionGriller

· 3h ago

The buy button doesn't work at all. Is this guy really trying to scam retail investors or just putting on a show? It's hilarious. Speaking of which, I've seen this kind of scheme many times—using charity as a guise, a semi-finished official website, and the project team itself can't even clarify the details—definitely a prelude to a Ponzi scheme. Jumping straight from the mayor to the crypto world, this kind of quick turnaround is truly exceptional, but it's just the same old stuff. Legal fees, reputation, working for oneself... all point to one word: lack of money. It's so ironic that the official website's button is broken—either the technology is utterly terrible or they never intended to really do anything. I’d say it's definitely the latter. The whole scheme is like setting up a sign at Times Square, having a meal with a few wealthy businessmen, and then waiting for retail investors to fall for it—quite a naive plan. If even someone like him dares to step into this pit in the crypto world, it shows the market really needs to cool down.

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RooftopReserver

· 3h ago

Resigning and then starting to cut leeks; can't even click the buy button, and still dare to come out and stand on the platform. This guy is really hilarious. Haha, being honest, "working only for myself," now that's the real truth, brother. It's outrageous that the button can't be clicked; isn't this just a naked rug pull? The speed is ridiculously fast, from mayor to crypto wanderer, it's really just a matter of days. Wake up, everyone. Charitable projects sound good, but what if they get the project name wrong? They don't even have professionalism. Damn, is this brother really here to cut us... Another coin claiming to be "against discrimination and for educational purposes." This kind of rhetoric is getting old; the next thing will be a rug pull. From earning wages in Bitcoin to pushing coins, this logical chain is quite absolute. The scene of holding signs on Times Square already says it all—are they project teams or street performers? Honestly, no one can save your reputation anymore; the crypto world can't save it either.

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PumpAnalyst

· 3h ago

Can't click the buy button? Brother, this clearly indicates the issue—it's a typical pump setup by the whales, waiting for the retail investors to jump in before launching. --- Basically, it's a new tactic to trap retail investors, disguising as a charity project to build trust, but the details are full of flaws. --- The former mayor personally endorsing the project? They must be really desperate for money, is the litigation cost pressure that high? Haha. --- The technical indicators already show there are problems—website bugs, project name misstatements... this is not the performance of a professional team. --- Everyone pay attention—once the buy button is fixed, that will be a signal of risk control. Friends who buy early should prepare to reduce their positions. --- Jumping straight from the power center into the crypto market—such quick turnaround... I suspect it's being orchestrated by someone, definitely backed by capital. --- While I remain bearish on NYC Token, this "charity + political figures + global business opportunities" marketing strategy does have some tricks, and it can fool many retail investors. --- They haven't even confirmed the support level yet, and they're already hyping it up—typical sign of a pump before a rise. Retail investors, don't be brainwashed by the story.

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OnlyOnMainnet

· 3h ago

Leaving the company for a few days and then starting to cut leeks, this rhythm is incredible --- The purchase button doesn't work but still keeps bragging, is this even a project? --- From mayor to crypto wanderer, with this speed of turning around, I really kneel --- Bro, you're turning your political career into a fundraising roadshow --- It's okay to get the project name wrong, but then you still have the nerve to come out and bluff, zero professionalism --- Instead of paying attention to what he's doing, it's better to see who will really fall for it --- NYC Token official website button doesn't work, this is just an empty shell

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DAOdreamer

· 3h ago

Resigning and directly opening the market to cut leeks, this speed is really incredible... Can't even click the official website button, and you still have the nerve to come out and endorse?

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