The Arkansas Senate’s committee decisively rejected a bill aimed at imposing a 30-mile ban on crypto mining facilities near military installations, voting 5 to 1 against it.
The proposal highlighted fears over potential national security risks associated with crypto mining operations located near U.S. Military facilities, igniting discussions on environmental impacts.
Similar objections to crypto mining legislation across the U.S. Include environmental concerns and noise pollution, as evidenced by former President Biden’s actions against a mining facility close to a military base.