ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, the New York City Dog Mayor election has recently been disrupted by cryptocurrency speculators, leading to the withdrawal of a popular candidate. It is reported that holders of a meme coin named BERT used improper means to campaign for the candidate dog Bertram while smearing other contenders, intending to drive up the token price.The owner of candidate dog Enzo, Olivia Caputo, announced her withdrawal on social media, stating that the competition has devolved into a "catalyst for spreading hate, negative emotions, and violent threats." Caputo accused BERT coin supporters of inducing votes through payments and giveaways, suggesting in group chats that this was a "pump and dump" scheme.According to its website, the NYC Dog Mayor competition in New York "aims to create something fun and joyful for people during a time when many are struggling; to provide a unique opportunity for community development in New York City, and to present politics and civic engagement (this time) in a positive, educational, and engaging way."