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A rumored Cristiano Ronaldo-themed memecoin briefly surged to a $140 million market cap before collapsing in a rugpull, exemplifying how celebrity names are exploited in crypto scams, with influencers on the Solana blockchain exiting within 20 minutes and pocketing around $50,000. The incident highlights the ongoing risks and hype in the memecoin space, especially involving celebrity endorsements.
Influencer Haliey Welch, known as the "Hawk Tuah" girl, is accused of orchestrating a crypto scam with her HAWK token, allegedly defrauding investors through a rug pull and exorbitant fees. Despite evidence on the blockchain and criticism from YouTuber Coffeezilla, Welch and her team deny wrongdoing. The incident highlights the legal gray areas in the crypto industry, with potential legal actions pending from affected investors.
Hailey Welch, known as the "Hawk Tuah girl," launched a memecoin called HAWK on the Solana blockchain, which saw its market cap plummet from $490 million to $28.4 million within a day, sparking accusations of a rug pull. Welch denies her team sold any tokens, attributing the drop to market dynamics and high initial fees to deter snipers. Despite her claims of no cash grab intentions, the coin's purpose remains speculative, with no clear benefits for holders.
Bloomberg ETF analysts speculate that SEC Chair Gary Gensler may be waiting to deny pending spot Bitcoin ETF applications all at once in a "semi-comedic rug-pull." While unlikely, the analysts acknowledge the possibility of a last-minute denial, which could trigger a wave of lawsuits. Gensler's previous actions and statements regarding spot Bitcoin ETFs have raised concerns about inconsistent SEC positions and investor protections. The SEC has a history of denying spot Bitcoin ETF applications, and Gensler's tenure has continued this trend. The SEC has only approved ETF applications for Bitcoin and Ether futures products, citing concerns about market manipulation.