The SEC just ruled that proof-of-work mining doesn't fall under securities law. 

Was this expected? And what does this mean for the crypto ecosystem?

SEC says proof-of-work mining does not implicate US securities laws

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The SEC just ruled that proof-of-work mining doesn't fall under securities law. 

Was this expected? And what does this mean for the crypto ecosystem? 

https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1902837301648166938

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Here's a Coinbase article on the news: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/20/proof-of-work-crypto-mining-doesn-t-trigger-securities-laws-sec-says