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Hawk Tuah Girl Celebrates SEC Win Amid 95% Crash

3/29/2025

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Haliey Welch, famously dubbed the "Hawk Tuah" girl, celebrated as the SEC concluded its investigation into her meme coin, HAWK, with no penalties. However, the coin's value crashed by 95% shortly after its launch, leaving investors reeling. This incident raises concerns about the regulatory void surrounding meme coins, which the SEC does not recognize as securities.

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Story summary

Haliey Welch, famously dubbed the "Hawk Tuah" girl, celebrated as the SEC concluded its investigation into her meme coin, HAWK, with no penalties. However, the coin's value crashed by 95% shortly after its launch, leaving investors reeling. This incident raises concerns about the regulatory void surrounding meme coins, which the SEC does not recognize as securities.