The post Arkansas Town Rejects Bitcoin Mining as Crypto Crackdown Grows appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.

AltcoinsBitcoin On April 25, the Vilonia Planning Commission rejected a proposal to establish a cryptocurrency mining facility. The decision followed weeks of protests from residents who warned that the project would bring unbearable noise pollution, strain the local power grid, and threaten the town’s environment. One local resident summed up the community’s sentiment, saying they moved to Vilonia seeking peace — not Bitcoin. Crypto Mining Faces Strong Resistance in Affluent Arkansas Town Vilonia, a prosperous community with a median household income above $80,000 (as of 2023), has become an attractive target for crypto miners. Its strong energy infrastructure, anchored by an Entergy substation and surplus capacity, offers a prime setup for mining operations hungry for cheap power. However, residents fear that the persistent hum of mining cooling systems and a spike in energy demand could disturb their way of life and increase utility costs. This is not Vilonia’s first rejection. In 2023, commissioners also denied Vilo AR’s application for a crypto mining site. Broader Pushback: Arkansas Tightens Mining Regulations Vilonia’s rejection fits into a broader statewide trend. In 2024, Arkansas lawmakers passed two bills aimed at tightening restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations. As local communities and legislators alike push back, Arkansas may become a model for a more cautious national approach to regulating crypto mining. Author Kosta Gushterov Reporter at Coindoo Kosta has been a part of the team since 2021 and has solidified his position with a thirst for knowledge, incredible dedication to his work and a “detective-like” mindset. He not only covers a wide range of trending topics, he also creates reviews, PR articles and educational content. His work has also been referenced by other news outlets. Related stories Next article Source: https://coindoo.com/arkansas-town-rejects-bitcoin-mining-as-crypto-crackdown-grows/

---

Filed under: News - @ April 26, 2025 2:25 am