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cryptocurrency1 year ago

Hawk Tuah Girl Faces Backlash Over Controversial Crypto Ventures

Haliey Welch, known as the "Hawk Tuah" star, is embroiled in controversy after her cryptocurrency, Hawk, plummeted from a $490 million market cap to $60 million. Accusations of a "pump and dump" scheme have surfaced, with YouTuber Coffeezilla alleging Welch was paid $125,000 to promote the token. Welch denies wrongdoing, claiming her team tried to prevent price manipulation by "snipers." Despite her defense, a community note suggests her team has been selling tokens since launch, fueling further skepticism.

cryptocurrency1 year ago

Haliey Welch's 'Hawk Tuah' Memecoin Faces Backlash and Price Plunge

Social media influencer Hailey Welch is facing scrutiny over the launch of her cryptocurrency "HAWK," which saw its market cap plummet from $500 million to $28 million shortly after its release. Accusations of "rug pulling" have been made, suggesting the coin's creators hyped the coin to sell at a profit, leaving investors with devalued tokens. Welch denies these claims, attributing the price drop to "snipers"—bots that manipulate token prices. The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about the transparency and risks associated with memecoins.

business2 years ago

YouTube Creator Exposing Crypto Scams

Stephen Findeisen, also known as Coffeezilla on YouTube, investigates and exposes cryptocurrency scams, multilevel marketers, and fake gurus. With his playfully edited segments, he breaks down complex financial concepts into terms anyone can understand. His reporting has earned him a following of almost 3 million subscribers and high-profile fans. Findeisen's work has significant legal ramifications, as seen in the case of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, who was arrested on charges of wire fraud and money laundering after Findeisen confronted him on Twitter's live-audio platform Spaces. Findeisen's role is to give people a chance to avoid being hoodwinked in the first place, as regulators are often behind the eight ball.