#SEC Sues Helium Founders#
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Helium founder Nova Labs, alleging that it sold unregistered crypto asset securities and misled investors into believing it had partnerships with Lime, Nestlé, and Salesforce. The SEC argues that Helium Network tokens (HNT), Helium Mobile tokens (MOBILE), and Helium Internet of Things (IoT) tokens were sold as unregistered securities, and it is seeking fines against the company and banning it from buying, offering, or selling any crypto assets offered as securities. Helium’s founders say they will “vigorously” defend themselves against the SEC’s lawsuit. The enforcement action is one of the final actions by SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who is stepping down on Monday.
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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 Helium Network Tokens (HNT), Helium Mobile Tokens (MOBILE), and Helium Internet of Things Network Tokens (IoT) were sold as unregistered securities. It is seeking penalties against the company and a ban on its ability to purchase, offer, or sell any crypto asset offered as a security. Helium's founder said the company will "vigorously" defend itself against the SEC’s lawsuit. The case is one of the latest actions taken by the SEC under Chair Gary Gensler to enhance oversight of the crypto industry and crack down on unregistered securities sales.
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Helium founders issued three tokens (HNT, MOBILE and IoT) that were 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 penalties against Helium founders and banning them from buying, offering or selling any crypto assets offered as securities.
Helium founders will vigorously defend themselves against the SEC's lawsuit.