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Hawk Tuah Girl Faces FBI Probe Following Failed Memecoin Launch
Hawk Tuah Girl Faces FBI Probe Following Failed Memecoin Launch
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Haliey Welch, the internet personality known as "Hawk tuah girl," has declared her innocence amid a federal investigation into a collapsed memecoin project she endorsed. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the FBI are scrutinizing the failed launch, signaling heightened regulatory attention on celebrity-backed crypto ventures.
Memecoins continue to test regulatory boundaries as viral influencers increasingly promote speculative digital assets. This case highlights the legal risks for public figures associating with unvetted cryptocurrency projects, particularly those exhibiting pump-and-dump characteristics.
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