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Proof-of-work mining doesn’t violate securities laws: SEC

The U.S. SEC has clarified that performing proof-of-work mining specifically for a network update does not constitute a security violation. This statement sheds light on individual miners and mining pools as they are not considered to be dealing in securities.

The SEC has clarified that proof-of-work mining does not violate securities laws, reinforcing Bitcoin’s regulatory position. This decision provides greater legal certainty for the crypto-mining industry.

Despite not naming a specific cryptocurrency, the SEC’s ruling broadly applies to Bitcoin and other PoW-based assets such as Litecoin and Dogecoin. U.S. regulators have historically classified Bitcoin as a commodity instead of a security. This classification seems to extend to other, similar blockchains that operate under a proof-of-work consensus.

The SEC view is quite significant, considering there were worries before that regulatory scrutiny may extend to PoW mining. Due to SEC regulations against fraudulent crypto schemes, the industry was concerned that legitimate crypto activities might face enforcement actions. However, now the SEC said that this decentralized computation activity does not constitute a securities offering.

This development is in line with the SEC’s overall change in approach to crypto. Currently, the agency’s leadership has suggested that clearer and more structured regulation is in store for the crypto industry. The clarification on PoW mining may foster more growth and innovation in the sector, helping to alleviate regulatory ambiguities that once overshadowed miners and blockchain developers.

With this statement, the SEC aims to provide legal certainty that there will be no regulatory interference on legitimate PoW mining. This decision may lead to a more stable regulatory environment as the cryptocurrency industry expands.

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Sagar Saini
A dedicated freelance blogger with a strong passion for finance and business, With a keen interest in the world of cryptocurrency.
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