从病毒式名声到加密货币恶名：布列塔尼·韦尔奇 (Brittany Welch) 因 HAWK 地毯拉力而面临诉讼

22 岁的韦尔奇现在面临着因参与一些人所说的“拉扯”计划而受到诉讼的可能性。

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 代币推出后，社交媒体明星兼加密货币爱好者 Tana Welch 发现自己处于加密货币争议的中心。该代币是韦尔奇向数百万粉丝大力推广的代币，在市值达到 3.92 亿英镑（5 亿美元）的峰值后，其价值急剧下跌。

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:

现在，韦尔奇面临着因参与一些人所说的“拉扯”计划而被起诉的可能性。以下是情况的细分：

Viral Fame to Crypto Infamy

从病毒式名声到加密货币恶名

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

今年早些时候，一段有关恋爱建议的 TikTok 视频在网上疯传，韦尔奇在互联网上名声大噪，吸引了超过 250 万粉丝。

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.

利用她新获得的人气，韦尔奇涉足加密货币领域，将 HAWK 代币作为对她粉丝群的社区奖励。该代币在 Solana 区块链上推出，被宣传为粉丝有机会参与与韦尔奇播客和商品相关的赠品。

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，该币的市值在达到 3.92 亿英镑（5 亿美元）的峰值后不久就暴跌，给许多粉丝和投资者带来了重大损失。

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.

根据 Bubblemaps 的区块链数据，近 90% 的代币供应量是由内部人士或“狙击手”操纵的，他们在发行期间购买了大量代币。在 X（以前称为 Twitter）上的一篇帖子中，韦尔奇声称她的团队已尽最大努力阻止狙击手的袭击。但损害已经造成了。

Insider Profits and Allegations of Misconduct

内部利润和不当行为指控

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.

据 Bubblemaps 首席执行官尼古拉斯·瓦伊曼 (Nicolas Vaiman) 称，HAWK 团队精心策划了一次“一日拉高和抛售”，赚取了 259 万英镑（330 万美元）的利润。

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.

数据显示，17% 的代币供应量分配给了 285 名早期投资者，其中许多人立即出售了所持代币，从而破坏了代币价格的稳定。此次发行中，只有 3% 的代币通过 Meteora 交易所向公众开放，这与韦尔奇声称 20% 作为赠品分发给粉丝的说法相矛盾。

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

此外，该团队还从交易所收取了约 157 万英镑（200 万美元）的费用。

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.

被称为“Coffeezilla”的记者史蒂芬·芬德森 (Stephen Findeisen) 在 X Spaces 的一场激烈的音频活动中与韦尔奇的团队对峙。他批评这次发布是“我见过的最悲惨、最可怕的发布之一”，并指责该团队进行内幕交易。

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

这些指控被绰号“好莱坞医生”的团队成员亚历山大·拉尔森·舒尔茨否认，他与加拿大艺人豪伊·曼德尔有联系。

Legal Risks for Welch

韦尔奇的法律风险

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.

随着争议的加深，韦尔奇可能面临法律后果。美国司法部前检察官斯科特·阿姆斯特朗表示，韦尔奇可能会因误导追随者而受到民事或刑事调查。

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

“光学器件显然很糟糕，并且具有地毯拉力的特征，”阿姆斯特朗说。

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.

韦尔奇的律师克里斯蒂安·巴克 (Christian Barker) 表示，她因推广该硬币而获得了 98,135 英镑（125,000 美元）的报酬，以及扣除费用后净收益的 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.

尽管韦尔奇声称对加密货币法规一无所知，例如那些导致金·卡戴珊因推广未注册代币而受到法律诉讼的法规，但许多人认为她被经验丰富的加密货币内部人士用作营销工具。

Rising Complaints and SEC Involvement

不断增加的投诉和 SEC 的参与

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

心怀不满的粉丝向美国证券交易委员会提出投诉，指控韦尔奇和她的团队存在欺诈行为。

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

与此同时，区块链分析表明，代币的发行涉及协调努力，以牺牲公共投资者的利益来最大化内部利润。

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 的崩溃凸显了与投机性模因币相关的风险。随着加密货币获得唐纳德·特朗普和埃隆·马斯克等人物的主流关注，专家警告说，涉及不受监管的代币的诈骗可能会增加。

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.

建议投资者避开波动性大、成本低、回报快的代币。相反，专家建议关注比特币和以太坊等更成熟的加密货币，它们提供稳定性并且可以通过受监管的交易所交易基金获得。