Crypto Lender Helio Sentenced for False License Claims: ASIC

Aug. 17, 2023, 4:22 AM UTC

Cryptocurrency lender Helio Lending has been sentenced to a non-conviction bond for falsely claiming that it held an Australian credit license when it did not, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

  • Helio falsely represented in a news article appearing on its website in August 2019 that it held an appropriate credit license
    • The company entered into a recognizance in the sum of A$15,000 for 12 months on the condition they are of good behavior
    • Helio pleaded guilty to the conduct and this was taken into account upon sentencing
  • A second charge relating to alleged content on the website ...





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