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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Meredith Clark

Sell that thang: Hawk Tuah girl faces ‘pump and dump’ allegations as crypto coin collapses hours after launch

Haliey Welch, better known as the viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” has faced backlash following the failed launch of her memecoin $HAWK, which crashed by more than 90 percent just hours after it hit the market. Now, the 22-year-old internet personality is being accused of scamming investors.

This week, Welch attempted to cash in on her viral fame by launching her own memecoin — cryptocurrencies that are based on viral memes or pop culture references, such as Dogecoin and Pepecoin.

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