SEC Issues Guidance on Proof-of-Work Mining and Securities Regulation

Mar 21, 2025 10:00 am Cryptocurrency 32

Key Takeaways:

On March 20, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released new guidance regarding Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining activities and their classification under securities law.

The guidance notes that some mining-related activities may be classified as investment contracts that fall within federal securities regulations.

The SECs efforts to outlaw unregistered securities offerings and to preserve investors in the crypto space have been displaced through growing regulatory scrutiny.

We Need More People Mining as Much as Possible — A Look at SEC’s Approach Towards PoW

The new guidance from U.S. SEC, regarding the classification of Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining under federal securities laws was issued on March 20, 2025. When it comes to mining, there are exactly how certain activities surrounding mining may be considered securities, particularly when investors are promised profits generated from mining.

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