‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ Hailey Welch Claims SEC and FBI Cleared Her In HAWK Memecoin Case
Haliey Welch, known as "Hawk Tuah Girl," is distancing herself from the failed HAWK memecoin launched in December 2024. She previously described it as a compliant, fan-focused token.
In a recent podcast episode, Welch stated she was questioned by the FBI and voluntarily handed her phone to the SEC, claiming she was cleared of wrongdoing. She expressed regret for not understanding the crypto space better and felt distressed that fans trusted her.
Key points:
- Welch's team previously claimed the project was legally compliant and backed by a Cayman foundation.
- The HAWK token briefly reached a market cap of $491 million but fell below $100 million shortly after.
- She now estimates user losses at $180,000, down from initial claims of $1.2 million, though many holders have not sold their tokens.
- HAWK prices are down 99% since the peak, with a current market cap of $104,000.
Commentators on her podcast criticized her involvement, questioning her endorsement of a project she did not fully understand.