DePIN Primeiro Caso> SEC processo por fraude da Helium emissão não registrada de criptomoeda como Moblie, HNT, IOT grande queda

Gary Gensler, chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), who is controversial in the cryptocurrency circle, resigned today. However, before stepping down, the SEC announced last weekend that it has filed a lawsuit against Nova Labs, the company behind the DePIN project Helium, accusing the company of issuing unregistered "cryptocurrency securities" and fraud. (Background: What is DePIN project Helium Mobile? 5G with 20MB unlimited data, Token surged 2,400% in 2 weeks) (Background: Can Helium Mobile create a new era of decentralized communication with 5G network?) The SEC announced on the 17th that it has filed a lawsuit against Nova Labs, the company behind the decentralized wireless network protocol Helium Network, accusing the company of issuing unregistered "cryptocurrency securities" and making false and misleading statements regarding cooperation between Lime, Nestlé, Salesforce, and other well-known companies. The SEC claims that three Helium-related tokens, Helium Network Token (HNT), Helium Mobile Token (MOBILE), and Helium IoT Network Token (IOT), were sold as "unregistered cryptocurrency securities." In a statement, the SEC pointed out that since April 2019, Nova Labs has conducted unregistered securities offering and sales when providing and selling electronic devices called "Hotspots" (used to mine Nova Labs' encrypted assets) and "Discovery Mapping" (a plan that allows mining Nova Labs' encrypted assets). The lawsuit also accuses Nova Labs of misleading investors in its partnerships with Lime, Nestlé, and Salesforce, telling investors that these companies are using its wireless network, when in fact these companies are not their clients and are not using their wireless network. After the SEC filed the lawsuit, the MOBILE token price surged to $0.001 on the 18th, but fell to $0.0007 today, with a maximum drop of 30% during the period; HNT also experienced a drop of over 20%, currently reporting $4.36; IOT also dropped by over 32% at one point, currently reporting $0.00064. Source: CoinGecko Gary Gensler's final move before stepping down This lawsuit aims to impose fines on the company and prohibit it from purchasing, offering, or selling any encrypted assets offered as securities, and it also symbolizes the latest and final enforcement action initiated by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler against blockchain and cryptocurrency projects during his tenure. Gensler announced last month that he would resign and step down before Trump's inauguration on January 20th. Helium founder Amir Haleem responded strongly on Monday: This lawsuit is the SEC's "last gasp" against failed American cryptocurrency companies, and his statement has no basis. Regarding the accusation of misleading investors in Helium's partnerships, Haleem said, "We have already resolved this issue in the past and have cooperated with every company mentioned in the complaint. Obviously, the written evidence from these companies did not convince Gensler and his gang." We will actively defend ourselves and continue the SEC's painful losses and blatant lies under Gensler's leadership. This is not only for us, but also for all DePIN projects. If Helium hotspots are securities, then all DePINs are in danger. We will not allow this to happen and we will fight back. DePIN decentralized reward tokens regarded as securities by the SEC It is worth noting that Helium, an old public chain created in 2013, attracted attention in 2023 with its decentralized 5G mobile network project Helium Mobile, and became a leading project in the DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) track. Helium Mobile provides cellular connectivity through the decentralized Helium network and has extensive support from T-Mobile's 5G infrastructure. It allows users to expand the coverage of the Helium wireless network by deploying devices as validation nodes, and users can participate in these network construction activities to receive ecosystem tokens such as MOBILE as decentralized rewards. Helium's 20-dollar monthly 5G mobile network plan, which offers unlimited data and telecommunications services, has also become popular in the United States due to its low price advantage and decentralized token rewards. The SEC's lawsuit against Helium also means that the decentralized token reward part of the DePIN project has attracted the attention of some telecommunications operators and US government agencies. This is also the first time the DePIN project has been sued by relevant authorities, which demonstrates Helium's influence. In addition, how the SEC defines free WiFi with token rewards as cryptocurrency securities is expected to become a focus of controversy and defense in court. SEC under the Trump administration may withdraw the lawsuit However, according to Reuters, with the inauguration of the Trump administration and the new leadership of the SEC on January 20th, the agency may review existing cryptocurrency enforcement cases and consider withdrawing certain cases, including lawsuits that only violate securities laws without fraud charges. Related reports: Gary Gensler's farewell post: It's been an honor to serve as SEC chairman, any apologies for cryptocurrency? Reuters: Different cryptocurrency regulations under the Trump administration! The new SEC will bring major reforms SEC Chairman Gary Gensler: "7 billion people worldwide want to trade BTC," responding to 11 key cryptocurrency questions Forbes reveals the inside story of Helium: exaggeration, difficulty in making money, executives' profiteering. (First case of DePIN) "SEC sues Helium for fraud," unregistered cryptocurrency securities, MOBILE, HNT, IOT big dump. This article was first published on BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media in the dynamic area.