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SEC Abandons Case Against Nova Labs
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its case against Nova Labs, the firm that owns the Helium Network, deeming that the project’s tokens are not securities. The move comes when Helium’s cryptocurrency (HNT) enjoys robust market performance, trading at around $2.92 with a 7% rise over the past 24 hours.
Nova Labs Pays $200,000 Fine
Nova Labs agreed to pay a $200,000 civil penalty to settle fraud claims without admitting fault, despite celebrating the regulatory victory, according to court filings. The SEC had alleged the company had misled institutional investors in a fundraising round in 2021 and 2022, when it raised $200 million at a valuation of $1 billion.
According to the SEC, Nova Labs exaggerated connections to big companies like Nestle and Salesforce. These were few in number and mostly occurred prior to Helium’s network going live in 2019. This company announcement about the SEC’s dismissal did not mention this financial settlement.
Today marks a major win for Helium and The People’s Network! The SEC has agreed to dismiss its unregistered securities claims with prejudice. Helium Hotspots and the distribution of HNT, MOBILE, and IOT through the Helium Network are not securities. It also means that the SEC… pic.twitter.com/vJSBAFht8T
— Helium🎈 (@helium) April 10, 2025
Landmark Decision Creates Precedent For DePIN Projects
“We can now definitely say that all compatible Helium Hotspots and the distribution of HNT, IOT, and MOBILE tokens on the Helium Network are not securities,” Helium said in an April 10 blog post. The company highlighted that the sale of hardware and token distribution for network expansion doesn’t necessarily qualify them as securities.
HNTUSD trading at $2.93 on the 24-hour chart: TradingView.com
This decision sets a significant precedent for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), eradicating legal uncertainty for projects of the same kind that make use of cryptocurrency incentives to create physical infrastructure. The ruling signals a fundamental shift in regulatory philosophy.
Helium Network Remains In Strong Standing Despite Setbacks
The Helium Network has around 375,000 active hotspots globally. The blockchain network enables users to create and operate WiFi networks offering distributed wireless infrastructure for mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Trump Administration Signals Shift In Crypto Regulation
The dismissal of the Helium case adds to what seems to be a string of SEC case dismissals during the Trump administration. The agency has allegedly dropped charges against a number of prominent cryptocurrency businesses such as Coinbase, Binance, and Uniswap since US President Donald Trump was sworn into office in January.
The termination timing coincides with Paul Atkins formally taking the place of Gary Gensler as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission following confirmation by the US Senate.
The enforcement action against Nova Labs was first filed in January 2025 and was one of the last enforcement actions started by the SEC under the now-former chairman Gensler before he resigned.
According to reports, Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda and Commissioner Hester Peirce made efforts to dismiss crypto enforcement cases amidst the transition from Gensler’s exit to Atkins’ confirmation.
While regarded as crypto-friendly, Atkins has said he intends to focus on creating a legal framework for digital assets.
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Ethereum’s torrid patch is extending into Q2 of 2025, forcing industry players to wade into proffer advice for the largest altcoin. Bankless confounder David Hoffman says a change in network culture will have the biggest impact on the Ethereum price performance.
David Hoffman Wants Ethereum Community To Stop Policing Behaviour
Bankless cofounder David Hoffman has revealed suggestions to improve Ethereum price performance, pointing to a culture and leadership shift in the network. According to an X post, Hoffman says mainstream Ethereum critics are sidestepping the real reason for ETH’s lackluster price performance in recent months.
Hoffman notes that Ethereum’s leadership and its culture of alienating users and builders is to blame for its underwhelming performance. The cryptocurrency executive cited the public exorcism of ETH staking platform Lido Finance and criticism against degenerate traders.
At the time, Lido Finance came under fire from the Ethereum community for regulatory, centralization, and security concerns while degens took flak for spiking gas fees and lack of long-term projects.
He argues that the broad hostility against a class of users plays a big role in the Ethereum price decline. Hoffman notes that the network’s attempt to police behavior on a permissionless chain is the straw that broke the camel’s back. Ethereum price is hanging onto the $1,500 mark after sinking to lows of $1,415 over the last week.
To remedy the situation, David Hoffman is advocating for the Ethereum Foundation (EF) to attract users and builders to the network, demonstrating the spirit of true decentralization.
“If we want ETH to group, the EF and broader community need to start attracting users and builders, not pushing them away with a holier-than-thou culture,” said Hoffman.
Ethereum Price Is Staging A Strong Recovery
Hoffman’s comments come amid a fresh market resurgence for Ethereum price with ETH grabbing a 6% spike over the last day. While ETH price has declined to a 5-year low against Bitcoin, momentum is rising for prices to reclaim $2,000.
One side, backed by community members like Leo Glisic sees a potential upside for Ethereum, driven by a simple investment narrative.
“The play is infrastructure for the future global financial system,” said Glisic. “Ethereum will serve as the settlement and interoperability layer, which is a winner-take-all market.”
However, CryptoCurb is comparing Ethereum to Nokia’s downfall, noting that Solana will displace ETH like Apple to become the largest altcoin. Critics like CryptoCurb and Peter Schiff say the rally is unsustainable and an ETH decline below $1,000 is a possibility.
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Solana-based meme coin Fartcoin price is eyeing the next potential rally as per the latest analysis.
Despite currently trading well below its all-time high of $2.48 reached on January 19, 2025, Fartcoin has been forming a bullish pattern that could set the stage for upward movement.
Fartcoin Price Analysis Shows Potential Path To $1.29 Resistance
According to Rekt Capital’s analysis, Fartcoin has been following a predictable technical pattern that could lead to higher prices if key levels hold. The analyst notes that after identifying a potential path in mid-March, “FARTCOIN has progressively followed through on that path.”
The technical formation described includes the development of a “Bull Flag” pattern, with the price pulling back to the origin point of what the analyst calls “the blue path” for a successful retest via a downside wick. Following this retest, Fartcoin rallied over 140%.
The key resistance level to watch is $1.29, marked as “blue highs” in the analysis. However, reaching this target depends on Fartcoin’s ability to break and hold above the “black Range High” of approximately $0.82. The analyst notes that a “past Weekly Close above the ~$0.82 level has enabled upside in the past.” This analysis comes after Fartcoin slumped amid macroeconomic uncertainties.
Major Fartcoin support points to search for upward growth
Rekt Capital sees important price points Fartcoin needs to hold onto to remain strong. The report says if FARTCOIN is able to get a “Weekly Close within the black-black range, inside the orange circle, then it could allow for more buying within the range.”
More significantly, a “Weekly Close above the black Range High of ~$0.82” might unlock further upside potential. Here, the analyst indicates that price might do a “post-breakout retest” of this level. This action might turn it new support and validate a trajectory towards the $1.29 resistance level.
The $0.37 is the uppermost of the current range and is the first barrier for Fartcoin to breach in order to achieve even greater prices. Breaking through this resistance would be the first sign of further positive action.
In short, the analyst states that “FARTCOIN just has to remain above either of the black levels if it does pull back, and satisfying this requirement would leave the price in position to return to $1.29 (blue highs) later.”
Solana Meme Coins’ Performance Mirrors Sustained High Market Interest
Fartcoin price performed amazingly well on various time frames. Statistics indicate the token rising by 75.7% over the past 7 days and a whopping 205.9% over the past 30 days. The Solana meme coin also jumped 20% on April 11 amidst the market crash.
Despite all this, Fartcoin is still 64.7% off its all-time high of $2.48. This means there could be a possibility of recovery if the market is still strong and technical support is upheld. While Fartcoin hasn’t shown any major spikes in 24 hours, Solana’s price is up over 5%.
Following what Rekt Capital calls a “successful retest,” the token has bounced over 140% from its recent low. This validates the technical pattern pointed out by the analyst. This sudden turnaround has piqued interest in the token’s potential to return to its previous highs.
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The latest update from crypto exchange titan Binance has left traders speculating over a potential price impact on 10 crypto assets. An official press release by the exchange on Saturday, April 12, revealed that the collateral ratio of 10 tokens under portfolio margin is being updated. These tokens include DENT, ENJ, NOT, DASH, CHZ, AXS, ENS, SAND, THETA, and QNT.
Binance Updates Collateral Ratio For 10 Crypto Under Portfolio Margin
According to a recent Binance announcement, collateral ratios for the abovementioned crypto tokens will primarily be reduced shortly ahead. The exchange revealed that the new ratios will be visible on the platform starting April 18 at 06:00 UTC. This phenomenon raises market concerns as lower collateral ratios mean reduced borrowing power.
Market participants can use less of these assets’ value as collateral. This also shrinks their margin buying power, limiting their ability to open or maintain trade positions. Broadly speaking, the impact could be forced portfolio adjustments as market participants look to mitigate potential losses.
Here Are The New Collateral Ratios
Binance added that the update will also affect the Unified Maintenance Margin Ratio (uniMMR). “Users should monitor uniMMR closely to avoid any potential liquidation or losses that may result from the change of collateral ratio,” the leading crypto exchange notified.
How Are The Crypto Performing?
As mentioned above, the new update ignited cautious investor sentiments about the assets’ prices due to the downsized market and trade offerings. Nevertheless, most of the mentioned crypto tokens have traded in the green against the backdrop of the broader crypto market trend.
DENT price was up by 3% and traded at $0.0006567. ENJ price also jumped over 2% and exchanged hands at $0.06690. NOT price witnessed a slight 1% increase in value, closing in at $0.001882. DASH price was also up nearly 2% to $20.69.
ENS price soared nearly 3% and exchanged hands at $14.37. SAND price likewise gained nearly 0.5% to reach $0.2609. Also, QNT price surged roughly 2.5% and is currently sitting at $65.77. On the other hand, tokens like CHZ, AXS, and THETA traded in red territory. Market watchers continue to thoroughly eye the tokens for price action shifts ahead.
It’s also worth mentioning that Binance has revealed plans to list ONDO, VIRTUAL, and BIGTIME tokens recently, further revolutionizing its trade offerings.
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