Crypto Miner Genesis Hit With Cease-and-Desist Order
Cloud mining service Genesis Mining has been told to stop operating in the state of South Carolina, according to a cease-and-desist order released on March 9.
Genesis and a second firm, Swiss Gold Global Inc., were named in the order, which says that mining contracts sold to state residents are considered securities.
"At all times relevant to this order, Respondent Genesis Mining continuously offered investment opportunities in Mining Contracts to South Carolina residents through its website. At no time relevant to the events stated herein was Respondent Swiss Gold Global registered with the Division as a broker-dealer, and no exemption from registration has been claimed by Respondent Swiss Gold Global."
Could this be the start of the crack down on mining.
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