SEC Clarifies That Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining Is Not a Securities Offering

Written by: Aaron Krowne, Esq. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a notice on March 20, 2025 (the “Notice”), giving its perspective on certain proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining operations. The SEC Division of Corporation Finance stated that PoW mining does not involve the offer or sale of securities and thus miners and […]

ICO Securities Compliance: Navigating the Legal Landscape

Written by: Aaron Krowne Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have become a popular method for blockchain ventures to raise capital. However, the rise of ICOs (and other forms of token-issuances, sometimes also called “Initial DEX Offerings” or “IDOs”, “Initial Exchange Offerings” or “ILOs”, or a variety of other terms–hereunder, all “ICOs”) has brought significant regulatory scrutiny, […]