Hailey Welch says it was exonerated by SEC and FBI after memecoin hawk scandal

By Canuto

After an explosive climb and a fulminating fall of Token Hawk, Welch says that the FBI and the sec exonerated by any crime. Now it is demarcated from the project and acknowledges not having understood the crypto world.

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Hailey Welch, the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl, was exonerated by the FBI and the SEC after the collapse of Memecoin Hawk.
He said that the FBI visited his grandmother’s house and distances himself from the project alleging ignorance about crypts.
The Token Hawk, launched in Solana, collapsed more than 90% leaving investors with losses.
Welch’s current version contradicts his initial enthusiasm and has generated skepticism and criticism.

Hailey Welch, the young American better known for her viral phrase “Hawk Tuah”, has distanced himself from the Token Hawk who previously said she was proud to launch for fans.

The Hawk cryptocurrency, inspired by Welch’s viral meme and popularity, launched in the late 2024 through the Web3 Overhere Limited launch platform. Born during a frenzy period of Memecoin Generalized, Hawk market capitalization rose to USD $ 400 million before collapsing more than 90%.

The sudden collapse led multiple investors to claim that the launch of the Memecoin It had been manipulated.

The Token developed on the network Solariumwith the Welch team stating that the project was legally compatible and backed by a Cayman’s foundation. Welch herself had said at the time she was “excited to be part of the meme culture” and “I had learned so much“While working with launch partners to give life to Hawk.

Welch was acquitted by the FBI and sec

Welch’s narrative has now changed radically. During a recent episode of its ‘Talk Tuah’ podcast, the influencer said it was investigated by the FBI and the Bag and Securities Commission (SEC).

In his own words, the FBI visited his grandmother’s house in the days after the memecoin collapse. She was interrogated and delivered her phone to the authorities. Then it was acquitted of any irregularity related to the collapse of the Memecoin.

“They registered my phone, so they exonerated me. I was ready to continue. I wish we would have then known what we know now“Welch insisted. However, he also avoided assuming direct responsibility, emphasizing:”I have nothing to hide“

In March, the girl from Oriunda de Tennessee had reported that the Securities Regulator had formally closed the research related to the collapse of the controversial Token, after her collaboration with authorities and lawyers for several months.

Days after the launch and collapse of Hawk, a dozen investors who claim to have collectively lost around USD $ 151,000 He filed a lawsuit claiming promotion of an unregistered value. Demand name Alex Larson Schultz, Overhere, Clinton So and La TUAH THE MOOD FOUNTIONbut does not directly accuse Welch.

Without sufficient knowledge of crypto

In the episode, the 23 -year -old explained that multiple teams approached her with the idea of launching her own cryptocurrency. She said she was initially skeptical, but finally agreed to one of the offers.

The contrast with his previous position was notorious. After having been informed and enthusiastic during the launch, he now claimed ignorance about Crypt. Also said to feel “sick“Because of the trust that her followers deposited in her.

Welch said he did not know enough about how cryptocurrencies work, even during and after the launch, and was essentially the face that promoted the Memecoin. In this regard, he said that “he did not win a penny” with the Token itself, since they only paid a marketing rate for promoting cryptocurrency on social networks.

“I didn’t have enough knowledge about cryptocurrency to get involved in it And I knew it, but they talked to me“Welch said.”I trusted the wrong people who screwed me.“

Minimizing losses

The Internet personality also minimized losses, ensuring that the actual loss figure would be USD $ 180,000, in contrast to initial estimates of up to USD $ 1.2 million.

However, as highlighted COINDESKthis assessment does not take into account the more than 10,149 current Hawk holders, many of which never made the sale of their tokens. For these users, losses could materialize when they decide to liquidate, if there is liquidity to do so.

Among the comments, she once again expressed regret for having caused financial damage to her fans.

When asked if he would do another cryptocurrency project, Welch said: “If someone ever presents another idea about something related to cryptocurrency, I will probably hit them on the face “.

Many of his followers did not buy history and expressed skepticism, criticizing their lack of responsibility.

Article written with the help of AI, edited by Hannah Pérez / Diariobitcoin

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