#PoWMiningNotSecurities SEC Clarifies Crypto Mining Rules: Proof-of-Work Doesn’t Violate Securities Law

Thursday, 20/03/2025 | 20:55 GMT by Jared Kirui

This clarification confirms that mining on public, permissionless networks is not subject to securities regulations.

CFTC has already classified Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Dogecoin as commodities rather than securities.

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) clarified its stance on proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining, ruling that it does not constitute securities trading under US law.

This statement provides long-awaited clarity for crypto miners and the broader blockchain industry, confirming that mining activities do not fall under securities regulations when conducted on public, permissionless networks.