從病毒式名聲到加密貨幣惡名：哈莉·韋爾奇 (Haliey Welch) 的 HAWK Meme 硬幣引發爭議

由社群媒體影響者哈莉·韋爾奇(Haliey Welch) 牽頭推出的HAWK meme 代幣引發了爭議，有報道稱，她的加密貨幣團隊在混亂的推出過程中獲利259 萬英鎊（330 萬美元）。

Social media influencer Haliey Welch, known for her viral relationship advice on TikTok, has become embroiled in controversy over the launch of the HAWK meme coin.

社群媒體影響者哈莉·韋爾奇 (Haliey Welch) 因在 TikTok 上提出的病毒式戀愛建議而聞名，她因 HAWK 模因幣的推出而捲入爭議。

According to reports, Welch's crypto team profited £2.59 million ($3.3 million) during the chaotic rollout, which saw the token's value crash by 95% shortly after launch.

據報道，韋爾奇的加密貨幣團隊在混亂的推出過程中獲利 259 萬英鎊（330 萬美元），該代幣的價值在推出後不久就暴跌了 95%。

The incident has sparked outrage among investors, leading to complaints filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

這起事件引發了投資者的憤怒，並導致向美國證券交易委員會（SEC）提出投訴。

Welch, 22, now faces the possibility of lawsuits for her involvement in what some have labelled a "rug pull" scheme.

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。

After her TikTok video on relationship advice went viral earlier this year, Welch quickly amassed over 2.5 million followers.

今年早些時候，韋爾奇關於戀愛建議的 TikTok 影片在網路上瘋傳，之後她迅速累積了超過 250 萬粉絲。

Leveraging her newfound popularity, she ventured into the world of cryptocurrency, pitching the HAWK token as a community reward for her fan base.

利用她新獲得的人氣，她冒險進入了加密貨幣世界，將 HAWK 代幣作為對她的粉絲群的社群獎勵。

The token, launched on the Solana blockchain, was touted as an opportunity for fans to participate in giveaways tied to Welch's podcasts and merchandise.

該代幣在 Solana 區塊鏈上推出，被譽為粉絲參與與韋爾奇播客和商品相關的贈品的機會。

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

然而，該幣的市值在達到 3.92 億英鎊（5 億美元）的峰值後不久就暴跌，給許多粉絲和投資者帶來了巨大損失。

Blockchain data from Bubblemaps reveals that nearly 90% of the token supply was manipulated by insiders or snipers who purchased large amounts during the launch.

Bubblemaps 的區塊鏈數據顯示，近 90% 的代幣供應量是由內部人士或狙擊手操縱的，他們在發布期間購買了大量代幣。

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Welch claimed that her team had attempted to prevent snipers, but the damage was already done.

在 X（以前稱為 Twitter）上的一篇貼文中，韋爾奇聲稱她的團隊曾試圖阻止狙擊手，但傷害已經造成。

"We tried our best to stop snipers. They fucked us over. I'm sorry. I tried," she wrote.

「我們盡力阻止狙擊手。他們把我們搞砸了。我很抱歉。我盡力了，」她寫道。

However, Bubblemaps CEO Nicolas Vaiman alleges that the HAWK team orchestrated a "one-day pump and dump," ultimately pocketing $3.3 million in profits.

然而，Bubblemaps 首席執行官尼古拉斯·瓦伊曼 (Nicolas Vaiman) 聲稱，HAWK 團隊精心策劃了一次“一日拉高和拋售”，最終將 330 萬美元的利潤收入囊中。

The data shows that 17% of the token supply was allocated to 285 early investors, many of whom sold their holdings immediately, destabilising the coin's price.

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。

Furthermore, only 3% of the tokens were made available to the public through the Meteora exchange, despite Welch's claims that 20% would be distributed to fans as giveaways.

此外，儘管韋爾奇聲稱 20% 的代幣將作為贈品分發給粉絲，但只有 3% 的代幣透過 Meteora 交易所向公眾開放。

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

此外，據說該團隊還從交易所收取了約 157 萬英鎊（200 萬美元）的費用。

During a heated audio event on X Spaces, journalist Stephen Findeisen, known as "Coffeezilla," confronted Welch's team over the launch.

在 X Spaces 上一場激烈的音頻活動中，被稱為“Coffeezilla”的記者 Stephen Findeisen 就此次發布與韋爾奇的團隊進行了對峙。

"This is one of the most miserable, horrible launches I've ever seen," Findeisen said. "You guys are making so much money off of this. It's insider trading."

「這是我見過的最悲慘、最可怕的發射之一，」芬德森說。 “你們靠這個賺了很多錢。這是內幕交易。”

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。

"We had no control over the price of the token," Shultz said. "We did not manipulate the token. We did not backdoor ourselves any tokens."

「我們無法控制代幣的價格，」舒爾茨說。 “我們沒有操縱代幣。我們沒有給自己任何代幣後門。”

As the controversy deepens, Welch may face legal repercussions for her actions. 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，韋爾奇可能會因其行為而面臨法律後果。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, has 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 has 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銷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。

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 maximise 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。