{"id":127948,"date":"2025-04-25T09:16:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T09:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/?p=127948"},"modified":"2025-04-25T09:16:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T09:16:47","slug":"arkansas-city-rejects-crypto-mining-proposal-after-community-pushback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/?p=127948","title":{"rendered":"Arkansas city rejects crypto mining proposal after community pushback"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Source: Cointelegraph.com NewsThe planning commission of Vilonia, Arkansas, unanimously rejected a proposal to establish a cryptocurrency mining facility within the city limits, following strong opposition from residents.<br \/>\nAccording to local reports, the decision came after weeks of community pushback, where citizens voiced concerns over potential noise pollution, increased energy consumption and the overall environmental impact associated with crypto-mining operations.<br \/>\nDuring public meetings, Vilonia residents expressed concern that the mining operation could disrupt the town\u2019s quiet atmosphere and strain local infrastructure.<br \/>\nMany pointed to examples from other regions where similar facilities led to rising electricity costs and constant noise from mining rigs.<br \/>\n\u201cI just want to ask, like, did we make a mistake moving here? We\u2019re not asking these people to come here. I grew up here. I graduated from Vilonia, and we [are] Arkansas, the natural state, not Arkansas, the Bitcoin state,\u201d one community member told THV11.<br \/>\nVilonia community members oppose a new crypto mine in their town. Source: YouTube<br \/>\nRelated: Crypto startups no longer welcome in Nvidia\u2019s accelerator program<br \/>\nVilonia has a history of rejecting crypto mining<br \/>\nVilonia has confronted the prospect of crypto mining before. In previous years, residents expressed disinterest in hosting miners, citing long-term sustainability concerns and minimal local economic benefits.<br \/>\nIn 2023, the city\u2019s planning commission\u00a0denied\u00a0Vilo AR permission to build a crypto mine in town and revoked its permit permanently.<br \/>\nThe same year, Vilonia residents voiced strong opposition to a crypto-mining facility proposed by Green Digital near residential areas, citing concerns over constant loud noise from powerful mining computers and potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party.<br \/>\nIn 2024, the Arkansas State House passed two bills that restrict cryptocurrency mining within the state.<br \/>\nRelated: Bitdeer turns to self-mining Bitcoin, US operations amid tariff tumult \u2014 Report<br \/>\nIn January, Arkansas lawmakers introduced a bill that would ban crypto mining operations within 30 miles of any US military facility in the state.<br \/>\nSenate Bill (SB 60) was introduced by Senator Ricky Hill and House Speaker Brian Evans, aiming to amend the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023 to keep crypto mining facilities away from military installations.\u00a0<br \/>\nHowever, the Arkansas Senate\u2019s City, County and Local Affairs Committee\u00a0eventually rejected\u00a0the bill.<br \/>\nThe opposition to crypto mining centers in Arkansas follows a broader trend across various US municipalities where crypto-mining initiatives have faced increasing scrutiny.<br \/>\nIn October 2024, a group of residents in Granbury, Texas,\u00a0filed a lawsuit against Marathon Digital, alleging that its mining facility generated too much noise.<br \/>\nThe lawsuit claimed that residents were experiencing physical symptoms from the noise, including fatigue, headaches, nausea, hearing loss, memory issues and even psychological problems.<br \/>\nMagazine:\u00a0Crypto AI tokens surge 34%, why ChatGPT is such a kiss-ass: AI Eye<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/arkansas-city-rejects-crypto-mining-after-community-pushback?utm_source=rss_feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"feedzy-rss-link-icon\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: Cointelegraph.com NewsThe planning commission of Vilonia, Arkansas, unanimously rejected a proposal to establish a cryptocurrency mining facility within the city limits, following strong opposition from residents. 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