SEC Declares 'Most Crypto Assets' Not Securities, Including Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining
By Andrew Hayward
Published on March 17, 2026.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued broad guidance regarding the cryptocurrency industry, stating that "most crypto assets" are not securities and that protocol mining, along with crypto airdrops, do not meet the definition of securities. This guidance will provide a clear understanding of how the Commission treats these assets under federal securities laws.
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