#SEC Sues Helium Founders#
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Helium founder Nova Labs, alleging it sold unregistered crypto asset securities and misled investors into believing it had partnerships with Lime, Nestlé, and Salesforce. The SEC claims that Helium Network tokens (HNT), Helium Mobile tokens (MOBILE), and Helium Internet of Things network tokens (IoT) were sold as unregistered securities, and is seeking fines against the company and a ban on it purchasing, offering, or selling any crypto assets offered as securities. Helium founders said they will "vigorously" defend themselves against the SEC's suit. This enforcement action is one of the last taken by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, who is set to step down on Monday.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Helium founder Nova Labs, alleging that it offered unregistered crypto asset securities and misled investors into believing it had partnerships with Lime, Nestlé and Salesforce. The SEC believes that Helium Network tokens (HNT), Helium Mobile tokens (MOBILE) and Helium Internet of Things network tokens (IoT) were sold as unregistered securities, and is seeking penalties against the company and a ban on its purchase, offering or sale of any crypto assets offered as securities. Helium’s founder said the company will “vigorously” defend itself against the SEC’s lawsuit. The enforcement action is one of the last taken by SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who is stepping down on Monday. The lawsuit is part of the SEC's ongoing regulatory action against the crypto industry to ensure that crypto asset offerings comply with U.S. securities laws.
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Helium founders issued HNT, MOBILE, and IoT tokens that are unregistered securities, in violation of U.S. securities laws
Helium founders misled investors by claiming partnerships with Lime, Nestlé, and Salesforce
The SEC is seeking a fine against Helium founders and is barring them from buying, offering, or selling any crypto assets offered as securities
Helium founders will vigorously defend themselves against the SEC's lawsuit