After launching a cryptocurrency called $HAWK, which plummeted in value by over 90% within hours, 22-year-old online personality Hailey Welch—known for the viral “Hawk Tuah” meme—found herself at the center of a controversy.
The sudden drop sparked accusations of a “rug pull” or “pump-and-dump” scheme, where creators inflate the price of their coins before cashing out. Critics, including YouTube investigator Coffeezilla, claim that the launch was designed to exploit unsuspecting fans, although Welch’s team insists they did not sell any tokens.
Adding to the confusion, rumors about Welch’s death began to spread online, leaving her followers in a state of uncertainty. There has been no official confirmation regarding her supposed passing. Welch first rose to fame with a viral video where she mimicked the sound “hawk tuah,” and she has since amassed a significant following on social media.
In response to imposters selling fake tokens under her name, she launched $HAWK, but the recent crypto collapse has sparked considerable backlash. This scandal has highlighted the risks associated with meme coins and the role of influencers in the cryptocurrency market.
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