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SEC Sues Nova Labs Over Alleged Unregistered Crypto Securities Offerings

by Darius Ngetich
Jan 19, 2025 - 6:14 pm
in Blockchain
SEC lawsuit against Nova Labs, depicting cryptocurrency and Helium Network Hotspot devices.

SEC Sues Nova Labs Over Alleged Unregistered Crypto Securities Offerings

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Nova Labs, the firm behind the Helium Network, alleging the sale of unregistered investment products. This legal action was announced on Jan. 17, just days before SEC Chair Gary Gensler, a known crypto skeptic, steps down from his role on Jan. 20.

The SEC has also alleged Nova Labs sold unregistered securities through their “Hotspots, which mine cryptocurrency called Helium (HNT). Another example, according to the regulator, is the firm’s “Discovery Mapping” program under which users get rewarded in crypto for providing personal data.

False Claims of Network Adoption

In the lawsuit filed by the commission, it also accuses Nova Labs of deceiving potential investors with false pretenses. Among the accusations made against Nova Labs include those stating that big companies such as Lime, Nestlé, and Salesforce were using its wireless network or relied on it in their operations, which the commission says were lies to attract other investors.

These accusations are in line with broader concerns from regulators about deceptive marketing practices within the cryptocurrency sector-a recurring theme under Gensler’s leadership.

Ripple’s Impact and the SEC’s Broader Crypto Strategy

The lawsuit against Nova Labs is part of a broader pattern of aggressive enforcement actions from the SEC in recent years. But even after Ripple Labs scored a landmark legal victory in 2023, with a court ruling that sales of XRP on digital asset exchanges did not constitute unregistered securities, the SEC has shown no signs of slowing. In fact, the agency filed an appeal to try to overturn the Ripple decision-a sign that it will continue holding crypto companies’ feet to the fire for perceived violations of securities laws.

Critics argue that this approach has stifled innovation within the rapidly changing crypto industry and continue to demand more subtle and tailored regulation.

SEC Leadership Change May Mean Shift in Crypto Enforcement

With Gensler stepping down on Jan. 20, speculation on the direction of the SEC’s approach to cryptocurrency enforcement has been ripe. A report from Reuters on Jan. 15 suggested that the agency may freeze or drop some of the ongoing cases, especially those that do not involve fraud allegations-a game-changing scenario for a crypto industry where companies have been stuck in litigation.

In turn, the decision in the case of Nova Labs will likely act as a milestone for crypto businesses operating in U.S. territory and navigating around the securities law.

Tags: BlockchainRegulationSEC
Darius Ngetich

Darius Ngetich

Darius Ngetich is a blockchain, crypto, and gaming enthusiast. He is also an animator, VFX Artist, and Game Developer, specializing in computers with vast experience in programs like Blender, Unity, and Unreal Engine. My passions are creating games and informing others about the latest developments in crypto, blockchain, and gaming.

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