Yet another crypto mine in Arkansas aggravating locals
A legal struggle between Arkansas County and a newly built crypto mine is taking place after county officials tightened noise restrictions and nearby locals voiced concerns over a potential threat to national security. The dispute began when Digital Jones LLC opened a crypto mine near the town of Dewitt, sparking a backlash from local residents. As reported by ABC, local concerns ranged from environmental threats, energy usage, and worries about the mine’s international owners posing a national security threat. A petition to stop crypto mining in Dewitt reads, “Communities are greatly concerned about another unwelcome communist Chinese crypto mining site that could pop up in Dewitt.” One member of the Committee to Protect Arkansas County described the crypto mine as “ 3,000 computers that’s going to suck our resources , that’s going to damage our community.” An Arkansas County judge said everybody was in the dark about the mine, adding, “We know tha...