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    SEC Clears 'Hawk Tuah' Influencer in Meme Coin Investigation

    March 28, 2025 • 1 min read

    Internet personality Haliey Welch announces SEC investigation into HAWK cryptocurrency concluded without charges, despite token's dramatic rise and crash. The influencer expresses regret over past crypto involvement while focusing on new ventures as civil lawsuit continues against other parties.

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    Crypto Influencer 'Bitboy' Faces Second Arrest Over Alleged Threats to Judge

    March 26, 2025 • 1 min read

    Ben 'Bitboy' Armstrong, former cryptocurrency YouTuber, was arrested in Florida on a fugitive warrant following alleged threatening emails to Judge Childs. This marks his second arrest in recent months, after a September confrontation over a Lamborghini that resulted in multiple charges.

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    Kanye West Rejects $2M Crypto Scam Deal to Protect Followers

    February 08, 2025 • 1 min read

    Rapper Kanye West reveals he declined a $2 million offer to promote a fraudulent 'Ye token' cryptocurrency targeting his fanbase. The incident highlights growing concerns about celebrity crypto endorsements and sophisticated scam tactics targeting high-profile influencers.

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    Influencer-Backed HAWK Token Crash Raises Alarm Over Celebrity Crypto Endorsements

    December 23, 2024 • 1 min read

    A cryptocurrency endorsed by influencer Hailey 'Hawk Tuah' Welch lost over 90% of its value within hours of launch, dropping from $490M to $26.4M. The dramatic collapse has intensified scrutiny of celebrity-backed digital assets and sparked calls for stronger investor protections.

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    Influencer's Cryptocurrency Collapse Sparks Legal Investigation and Investor Outrage

    December 07, 2024 • 1 min read

    Social media personality Hailey Welch faces scrutiny from law firms after her $HAWK cryptocurrency crashed 95%, causing devastating losses for investors. The incident, which involved questionable token distribution and alleged pump-and-dump tactics, has ignited debates about celebrity crypto promotions.

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    Coffeezilla Exposes Troubling Launch of Viral Influencer's Memecoin

    December 07, 2024 • 1 min read

    Cryptocurrency investigator Coffeezilla blasts the launch of Hawk Tuah's memecoin as 'horrible' after it crashed 91% following an initial 900% surge. The incident has sparked criticism from prominent internet figures and reignited concerns about celebrity-backed crypto projects.

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    Social Media Star's Crypto Venture HAWK Faces Legal Scrutiny After $440M Crash

    December 05, 2024 • 1 min read

    Law firms are investigating potential legal action against influencer Haliey Welch after her HAWK cryptocurrency lost 88% of its value within 24 hours of launch. The dramatic collapse from $500M to $60M market cap has sparked accusations of a 'pump and dump' scheme.

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    Gen Z Leads Crypto Revolution: 34% Prefer Digital Currency Over Cash

    December 01, 2024 • 1 min read

    A groundbreaking survey reveals Generation Z's strong preference for cryptocurrency, with 34% favoring digital currencies over traditional cash. The study highlights Gen Z's higher risk tolerance, social media-driven investment education, and projected wealth growth that could reshape the financial landscape by 2031.

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    Twitter Influencers and Memecoin Failures: New Study Reveals Alarming 76% Promotion Rate of Dead Tokens

    November 25, 2024 • 1 min read

    A comprehensive analysis of 1,567 memecoins reveals that over 76% of Twitter influencers promote tokens that become worthless, with 90% losing 80% of value within one month. The study shows smaller influencers surprisingly outperform larger accounts, while promoters earn an average of $399 per tweet.

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