Former NYC Mayor's Memecoin Plunges Amid Rug Pull Claims
A memecoin launched by former New York City Mayor Eric Adams crashed 80% shortly after launch, sparking allegations of a rug pull from cryptocurrency analysts and users.
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A memecoin launched by former New York City Mayor Eric Adams crashed 80% shortly after launch, sparking allegations of a rug pull from cryptocurrency analysts and users.
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