從病毒式名聲到加密貨幣惡名：布列塔尼·韋爾奇 (Brittany Welch) 因 HAWK 地毯拉力而面臨訴訟

22 歲的韋爾奇現在可能因參與一些人所說的「拉扯」計劃而面臨訴訟。

Social media star and crypto enthusiast Tana Welch has found herself at the center of a crypto controversy following the launch of the HAWK token. The token, which was heavily promoted by Welch to her millions of followers, saw its value plummet drastically after peaking at a market cap of £392 million ($500 million).

HAWK 代幣推出後，社群媒體明星兼加密貨幣愛好者 Tana Welch 發現自己處於加密貨幣爭議的中心。該代幣由韋爾奇向數百萬粉絲大力推廣，但在市值達到 3.92 億英鎊（5 億美元）的峰值後，其價值急劇下跌。

Now, Welch faces the possibility of being sued over her involvement in what some have labeled a “rug pull” scheme. Here's a breakdown of the situation:

現在，韋爾奇面臨著因參與一些人所說的「拉扯」計劃而被起訴的可能性。以下是情況的細分：

Viral Fame to Crypto Infamy

從病毒式名聲到加密貨幣惡名

Welch gained internet fame earlier this year after a TikTok video about relationship advice went viral, amassing her over 2.5 million followers.

今年早些時候，一段有關戀愛建議的 TikTok 影片在網路上瘋傳，韋爾奇在網路上名聲大噪，吸引了超過 250 萬粉絲。

Leveraging her newfound popularity, Welch ventured into crypto, pitching the HAWK token as a community reward for her fan base. The token, launched on the Solana blockchain, was marketed as an opportunity for fans to participate in giveaways tied to Welch's podcasts and merchandise.

利用她新獲得的人氣，韋爾奇涉足加密貨幣領域，將 HAWK 代幣作為對她粉絲群的社群獎勵。該代幣在 Solana 區塊鏈上推出，被宣傳為粉絲有機會參與與韋爾奇播客和商品相關的贈品。

However, the coin's value plummeted shortly after peaking at a £392 million ($500 million) market cap, leaving many fans and investors with significant losses.

然而，該代幣的價值在達到 3.92 億英鎊（5 億美元）市值的峰值後不久就暴跌，給許多粉絲和投資者帶來了重大損失。

According to blockchain data from Bubblemaps, nearly 90% of the token supply was manipulated by either insiders or "snipers" who bought large amounts of the token during the launch. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Welch claimed that her team had done its best to prevent snipers. But the damage was already done.

根據 Bubblemaps 的區塊鏈數據，近 90% 的代幣供應量是由內部人士或「狙擊手」操縱的，他們在發行期間購買了大量代幣。在 X（以前稱為 Twitter）上的一篇貼文中，韋爾奇聲稱她的團隊已盡最大努力阻止狙擊手的襲擊。但損害已經造成了。

Insider Profits and Allegations of Misconduct

內部利潤和不當行為指控

According to Bubblemaps CEO Nicolas Vaiman, the HAWK team orchestrated a "one-day pump and dump," pocketing £2.59 million ($3.3 million) in profits.

據 Bubblemaps 首席執行官尼古拉斯·瓦伊曼 (Nicolas Vaiman) 稱，HAWK 團隊策劃了一次“一日拉高和拋售”，賺取了 259 萬英鎊（330 萬美元）的利潤。

The data revealed that 17% of the token supply was allocated to 285 early investors, many of whom sold their holdings immediately, destabilizing the coin's price. The launch also saw only 3% of the tokens made available to the public through the Meteora exchange, contradicting Welch's claims that 20% would be distributed to fans as giveaways.

數據顯示，17% 的代幣供應量分配給了 285 名早期投資者，其中許多人立即出售了所持代幣，破壞了代幣價格的穩定性。在此次發行中，只有 3% 的代幣透過 Meteora 交易所向公眾開放，這與韋爾奇聲稱 20% 作為贈品分發給粉絲的說法相矛盾。

Additionally, the team collected an estimated £1.57 million ($2 million) in fees from the exchange.

此外，該團隊還從交易所收取了約 157 萬英鎊（200 萬美元）的費用。

Journalist Stephen Findeisen, known as "Coffeezilla," confronted Welch's team during a heated audio event on X Spaces. He criticized the launch as "one of the most miserable, horrible launches I've ever seen" and accused the team of insider trading.

被稱為“Coffeezilla”的記者 Stephen Findeisen 在 X Spaces 的一場激烈的音頻活動中與韋爾奇的團隊對峙。他批評這次發布是“我見過的最悲慘、最可怕的發布之一”，並指責該團隊進行內幕交易。

These allegations were denied by Alexander Larson Shultz, a team member nicknamed "Doc Hollywood" who has ties to Canadian entertainer Howie Mandel.

這些指控被綽號「好萊塢醫生」的團隊成員亞歷山大·拉爾森·舒爾茨否認，他與加拿大藝人豪伊·曼德爾有聯繫。

Legal Risks for Welch

韋爾奇的法律風險

As the controversy deepens, Welch may face legal repercussions. According to Scott Armstrong, a former US Department of Justice prosecutor, Welch could be subject to civil or criminal investigations for misleading her followers.

隨著爭議的加深，韋爾奇可能面臨法律後果。美國司法部前檢察官斯科特·阿姆斯特朗表示，韋爾奇可能會因誤導追隨者而受到民事或刑事調查。

"The optics are obviously terrible and have the hallmarks of a rug pull," Armstrong said.

「光學器件顯然很糟糕，並且具有地毯拉力的特徵，」阿姆斯壯說。

Welch's lawyer, Christian Barker, stated that she was paid £98,135 ($125,000) to promote the coin, alongside a 50% share of the net proceeds after expenses.

韋爾奇的律師克里斯蒂安·巴克 (Christian Barker) 表示，她因推廣該硬幣而獲得了 98,135 英鎊（125,000 美元）的報酬，以及扣除費用後淨收益的 50%。

While Welch claimed ignorance of crypto regulations, such as those that led to legal action against Kim Kardashian for promoting unregistered tokens, many believe she was used as a marketing tool by experienced crypto insiders.

儘管韋爾奇聲稱對加密貨幣法規一無所知，例如那些導致金卡戴珊因推廣未註冊代幣而受到法律訴訟的法規，但許多人認為她被經驗豐富的加密貨幣內部人士用作行銷工具。

Rising Complaints and SEC Involvement

不斷增加的投訴和 SEC 的參與

Disgruntled fans have filed complaints with the SEC, accusing Welch and her team of fraudulent practices.

心懷不滿的粉絲向美國證券交易委員會提出投訴，指控韋爾奇和她的團隊有詐欺行為。

Meanwhile, blockchain analysis suggests that the token launch involved coordinated efforts to maximize insider profits at the expense of public investors.

同時，區塊鏈分析表明，代幣的發行涉及協調努力，以犧牲公共投資者的利益來最大化內部利潤。

The HAWK debacle highlights the risks associated with speculative meme coins. With cryptocurrencies gaining mainstream attention from figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk, experts warn that scams involving unregulated tokens are likely to increase.

HAWK 的崩潰凸顯了與投機性迷因幣相關的風險。隨著加密貨幣受到唐納德·川普和伊隆·馬斯克等人物的主流關注，專家警告說，涉及不受監管的代幣的詐騙可能會增加。

Investors are advised to steer clear of volatile, low-cost tokens promising quick returns. Instead, experts recommend focusing on more established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which offer stability and can be accessed through regulated exchange-traded funds.

建議投資人避開波動性大、成本低、報酬快的代幣。相反，專家建議專注於比特幣和以太坊等更成熟的加密貨幣，它們提供穩定性並且可以透過受監管的交易所交易基金獲得。