SEC Clarifies Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining Isn’t a Security, Offering Industry Relief

Agency states proof-of-work crypto mining doesn’t fall under federal securities laws Mining operators won’t have to register their activities with the SEC Announcement seen as a major win for Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Dash miners The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially clarified that proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining does not fall under federal securities laws. In a staff statement released on Thursday, the SEC confirmed that mining operators are not required to register their activities with the regulator, a move that provides much-needed clarity for the digital asset industry. NEW: The @SECGov has just put out guidance on how certain proof-of-work mining activities should be viewed under existing securities laws. Full guidance here: https://t.co/VbANz0pQLO pic.twitter.com/jCvl6ZZOuh — Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) March 20, 2025 What Did the SEC Say About Proof-of-Work Mining? According to the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, individuals and entities participating in mining activities, specifically proof-of-work mining, do not need to file transactions under the Securities Act. The agency made it cle… The post SEC Clarifies Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining Isn’t a Security, Offering Industry Relief appeared first on Coin Edition .