Meme Coin Influencer Breaks 16-Day Silence, Sides With Law Firm Suing Her Partners

Cryptocurrency lawsuit update: Malaysian teen investor behind failed Hawk Tuah token confronts legal proceedings

  • Haliey Welch returns after 16-day silence following HAWK token collapse.
  • Welch announces cooperation with law firm suing HAWK creators for securities violations.
  • Lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $151,000 from multiple defendants, excluding Welch.
  • OverHere platform claims zero profits from project, points to “Doc Hollywood” disappearance.
  • Legal experts note unprecedented nature of celebrity aiding lawsuit against endorsed project.

Social media personality Haliey Welch has emerged from a 16-day silence to announce her cooperation with legal proceedings against the creators of the failed HAWK token, a Solana-based cryptocurrency she previously promoted that collapsed at launch.

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Strategic Legal Positioning

The announcement marks an unusual development in cryptocurrency litigation, with Welch aligning herself with Burwick Law, the firm representing investors who claim losses exceeding $151,000. A spokesperson for Welch stated she received only a fixed sponsorship fee and maintained “zero control” over the project.

Max Burwick, managing partner at Burwick Law, confirmed to Decrypt that while they don’t directly represent Welch, they’re in discussions with her legal team. The firm’s decision to exclude her from the defendant list appears calculated, with Burwick indicating this strategy might expedite investor compensation.

Project Accountability Disputes

The cryptocurrency launch platform OverHere, named as a defendant in the lawsuit, has contested their role in the project’s failure. They attribute primary responsibility to an individual known as “Doc Hollywood,” who allegedly abandoned the project during critical phases.

Legal expert Alexandra Roberts of Northeastern University characterized the situation as unprecedented in cryptocurrency marketing, telling Decrypt: “I think she’s trying to get out in front of it and make a really clear statement: ‘Not only did I not know what was going on, but I want to advocate on behalf of the people who were swindled.'”

The case highlights growing scrutiny of celebrity cryptocurrency endorsements and raises questions about influencer liability in digital asset promotions.

The Solana blockchain-based token’s collapse has become a cautionary example of risks in meme coin investments, which typically lack fundamental value beyond community interest and marketing momentum.

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