Digging Deeper: What’s Behind Arkansas Crypto Miners?
Sep 6, 2023 · Recently, the number of crypto-mining newcomers in neighboring Arkansas has also started to grow. Ten crypto mining sites opened within the past eighteen months before the local legislature passed a crypto-friendly law in April 2023.
Arkansas lawmakers approve new restrictions on cryptocurrency …
May 2, 2024 · Arkansas lawmakers have approved new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations in the wake of a 2023 law that prompted backlash from some communities.
A closer look at crypto mining sites as it raises concerns for many ...
Jul 25, 2024 · LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The rising crypto world is a seemingly complex one, but the concerns from many Arkansans are simple: What’s going on at these crypto mining sites, and why all the noise? KARK 4 News has an inside look at the site where the newly emerging world of bitcoin is said to be giving Wall Street a run for its money.
Two resolutions aiming to regulate crypto mining sites in Arkansas ...
Apr 18, 2024 · Community members in DeWitt gather to stop cryptocurrency mining site from going in Both Bryant’s and Irvin’s bills would ensure foreign adversaries have 0% ownership over sites in Arkansas, rather than the 15% Bryant initially said in our interview a few weeks ago.
Senate Approves New Regulations for Crypto Mining and ... - Arkansas …
May 1, 2024 · LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Senate passed two bills that will tighten state and local regulations of data centers and the newly emerging crypto mining industry. Senate Bill 78 passed with 26 votes in the 35-member Senate.
A closer look at cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas - KUAF 91.3
Oct 30, 2023 · There seems to be three major concerns with the bitcoin mining facilities that are cropping up around Arkansas. The first is a strain on utilities, such as water. Terry Don Robinson is the mayor of Wooster, Arkansas. A crypto mine is located in Greenbrier, but it gets its water from neighboring Wooster.
Sanders signs bills to require crypto mining permits, restore local ...
May 3, 2024 · Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed two bills Friday to regulate crypto mining in Arkansas while also handing back local authority to cities and counties that want to oversee the burgeoning...
Crypto mining bills advance through Arkansas legislature, …
Arkansas cryptocurrency mining law to face possible changes in 2025 regarding foreign ownership. The first bill passed Wednesday by House members addresses the noise and water complaints,...
New Arkansas laws regulate cryptocurrency mining - KUAR
May 13, 2024 · Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed two laws regulating cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas, following months of outcry from lawmakers and their constituents.
Anxiety, Mood Swings and Sleepless Nights: Life Near a Bitcoin Mine ...
Feb 3, 2024 · The Arkansas Data Centers Act, popularly called the Right to Mine law, offers Bitcoin miners legal protections from communities that may not want them operating nearby.