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Legal Battle Erupts Over $HAWK Meme Coin Collapse, Borderless.xyz’s George Georgiades highlights implications
Dec 19, 2024
December 19, 2024- The New York Law Journal recently covered a significant legal case following the dramatic collapse of the $HAWK meme coin. Inspired by viral social media personality "Hawk Tuah Girl," the coin saw its market cap surge to $491 million before losing over 90% of its value in a single day. In response, a group of investors has filed a lawsuit against the project’s founders, accusing them of insider trading and abandoning the project after inflating its value.
The lawsuit claims that the developers treated the token as an unregistered security, using Welch’s social media influence to market it as a community-driven project. The case raises important questions about the regulatory status of meme coins and digital assets, particularly concerning their classification as securities.
George Georgiades, General Counsel at Borderless.xyz, was quoted in the article, sharing his perspective on the unique legal challenges posed by meme coins. Georgiades highlighted that these assets often fall outside of current regulatory frameworks, creating significant risks of marketplace abuse. He emphasized the need for new, meaningful regulatory frameworks to ensure transparency and protect investors in the evolving crypto space.
This legal battle could set a precedent for the regulation of meme coins, potentially reshaping how such digital assets are governed moving forward.
For the full article, please visit New York Law Journal.
