# Rug Pull

Eric Adams' promoted memecoin crashes dramatically post-launch, sparking widespread rug pull allegations. Meanwhile, discussions intensify around market manipulation and the potential for large-scale rug pulls in the crypto space.

### About Rug Pull
Rug pull refers to a type of cryptocurrency scam where developers abandon a project and run away with investors' funds.  

### Top Rug Pull News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

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"Eric Adams-Promoted Memecoin Crashes 80% Minutes After Launch Sparking Rug Pull Allegations Against Former NYC Mayor A memecoin launched by Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams sparked controversy Monday after it pumped and dumped inviting allegations of a rug pull. NYC Tokens Rollercoaster Ride The NYC Token (NYC) launched on the Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) blockchain"  
[News Link](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eric-adams-promoted-memecoin-crashes-160110674.html) [@YahooFinance](/creator/x/YahooFinance) 2026-01-15T17:15Z 228.6M followers, 18.9K engagements


"Did Eric Adams Just Tank His $NYC Crypto With a Rug Pull The former mayors $NYC token appears to have gone through a classic rug pull that may have netted him millions of dollars"  
[News Link](https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/eric-adams-finally-has-his-own-cryptocurrency-nyc-coin.html) [@NYMag](/creator/x/NYMag) 2026-01-12T20:17Z 1.6M followers, 86.9K engagements



### Top Rug Pull Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

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"@2KIntel Olwyn forgive selling bro Girl traded twin for 2-38 L ultimate rug pull. What's the worst trade story in your group chat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/godmulzoo/status/2013283335439597846) [@godmulzoo](/creator/x/godmulzoo) 2026-01-19T16:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@sulaimanghori hope it wasn't a rug pull what's next for you meantime enjoy the freedom from those endless zoom calls. bet you won't miss that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rihabblampkee/status/2013280493136232455) [@rihabblampkee](/creator/x/rihabblampkee) 2026-01-19T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"$bfs most likely a rug pull but ride it a bit and take profits. Mr beast has stated in the past that he was very against launching anything solana related even though he couldve changed his mind Im sure he would want fair play only. Keep your eyes open for an official"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dcvcrypto/status/2013262039318212661) [@dcvcrypto](/creator/x/dcvcrypto) 2026-01-19T14:47Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"The Bills fired Doug Whaley after he led the [----] draft (Tre White Dawkins Milano) because they didn't want a rug pull after a year of scouting/analyzing. It's entirely possible they do it again with Beane According to a league source #Bills general manager Brandon Beane is staying on the job and will help lead the coaching search. According to a league source #Bills general manager Brandon Beane is staying on the job and will help lead the coaching search"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamskiNYC/status/2013258703709917339) [@SamskiNYC](/creator/x/SamskiNYC) 2026-01-19T14:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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