- Haliey Welch (‘Hawk Tuah’) claims SEC closed HAWK meme coin probe (no penalty)
- Claim currently unconfirmed by the SEC; follows HAWK’s boom and bust cycle
- Legal experts note SEC jurisdiction issues with non-security meme coins
Haliey Welch, better known as the “Hawk Tuah girl,” has claimed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation on her and the HAWK meme coin without pursuing any enforcement actions.
However, the SEC themselves have not commented or confirmed this claim. The assertion follows the HAWK token’s meteoric rise to a reported $500 million market cap before crashing below $60 million, causing significant losses for many investors and attracting regulatory attention. Welch announced the alleged probe closure via comments made to TMZ.
Welch told TMZ, “For the past few months, I’ve been cooperating with all the authorities and attorneys, and finally, that work is complete.”
Why Does the Claimed Outcome Spark Controversy?
Welch’s assertion that she faces no legal consequences related to the HAWK token’s dramatic boom and bust has drawn controversy within the crypto community.
Many have now questioned ho…
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