阿肯色州議會透過立法瞄準加密貨幣挖礦

阿肯色州議會批准了兩項旨在限制該州境內加密貨幣開採的法案，引發了人們對降噪、外資所有權和靠近住宅區的擔憂。這些進展是在有關監管該行業的潛在立法的持續討論中出現的，其中包括旨在為比特幣挖礦制定指導方針的 2023 年阿肯色州數據中心法案。同時，加密貨幣挖礦在其他國家面臨法律挑戰，巴拉圭因非法作業竊取電力並擾亂電力供應而考慮暫時禁止。

Arkansas State House Considers Legislation to Regulate Cryptocurrency Mining

阿肯色州議會考慮立法監管加密貨幣挖礦

The Arkansas State House has taken steps towards regulating cryptocurrency mining within the state, with the passage of two bills that set the stage for potential future legislation.

阿肯色州議會已採取措施規範該州內的加密貨幣開採，並通過了兩項法案，為未來可能的立法奠定了基礎。

Senate Hearing Raises Concerns

參議院聽證會引發擔憂

On April 17, a Senate hearing convened to address concerns regarding cryptocurrency mining, specifically focusing on noise reduction, foreign ownership, and the proximity of crypto mines to residential areas. This hearing laid the groundwork for the subsequent passage of two bills in the House on Wednesday.

4 月 17 日，參議院召開了一次聽證會，以解決有關加密貨幣挖礦的擔憂，特別關注降噪、外國所有權以及加密貨幣礦場與住宅區的距離等問題。這次聽證會為週三眾議院隨後通過兩項法案奠定了基礎。

Two Bills Pass, One Amends Existing Legislation

兩項法案通過，一項修訂現有立法

Of the eight bills presented to the House, two passed, bringing the total number of crypto-related bills passed in Arkansas to three. Act 851, known as the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023, aims to regulate the Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry within the state. The bill seeks to create guidelines for miners while protecting them from discriminatory regulations and taxes.

在提交給眾議院的八項法案中，有兩項通過，使阿肯色州通過的加密貨幣相關法案總數達到三項。第 851 號法案，即 2023 年阿肯色州資料中心法案，旨在規範該州內的比特幣 (BTC) 採礦業。該法案旨在為礦工製定指導方針，同時保護他們免受歧視性法規和稅收的影響。

Meanwhile, Act 852 amends Act 851, providing additional definitions and clarifying certain provisions. The amendment is currently undergoing discussions in committees before potential passage during the current or next fiscal session.

同時，第 852 號法案修訂了第 851 號法案，提供了更多定義並澄清了某些條款。該修正案目前正在委員會中進行討論，然後可能在當前或下一個財政會議期間獲得通過。

Environmental Concerns and Legal Challenges

環境問題與法律挑戰

Cryptocurrency mining, particularly Bitcoin mining, has drawn criticism for its energy-intensive nature. Investopedia reports that Bitcoin mining produces over 77 kilotons of electrical waste annually, raising concerns about environmental sustainability.

加密貨幣採礦，特別是比特幣採礦，因其能源密集性質而受到批評。 Investopedia 報告稱，比特幣挖礦每年產生超過 77 噸電力廢物，引發了人們對環境永續性的擔憂。

Legal challenges have also arisen internationally. In Paraguay, lawmakers proposed a bill to temporarily ban crypto mining and related activities, citing concerns over energy theft and interruptions to the electricity supply. However, the Senate has currently halted progress on the ban, considering the potential benefits of selling excess energy from the country's hydropower plant to miners.

國際上也出現了法律挑戰。在巴拉圭，立法者提出一項法案，暫時禁止加密貨幣挖礦及相關活動，理由是擔心能源失竊和電力供應中斷。然而，考慮到將該國水力發電廠的多餘能源出售給礦工的潛在好處，參議院目前已停止了禁令的進展。

Impact on Miners and Bitcoin Market

對礦工和比特幣市場的影響

The proposed legislation and environmental concerns have implications for cryptocurrency miners. With the upcoming Bitcoin halving, which is expected to reduce the block reward for miners by 50%, there is concern about potential liquidations of Bitcoin by miners.

擬議的立法和環境問題對加密貨幣礦工有影響。隨著比特幣減半即將到來，預計礦工的區塊獎勵將減少 50%，人們擔心礦工可能會清算比特幣。

Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research, estimates that miners could sell up to $5 billion worth of Bitcoin in the months following the halving. This selling pressure could impact the price of Bitcoin and potentially lead to a "summer lull" in the crypto markets.

10x Research 研究主管 Markus Thielen 估計，在減半後的幾個月內，礦商可能會出售價值高達 50 億美元的比特幣。這種拋售壓力可能會影響比特幣的價格，並可能導致加密市場的「夏季平靜」。

Conclusion

結論

The passage of these bills in Arkansas marks a significant step towards regulating cryptocurrency mining within the state. As discussions on the amendment to Act 851 continue, the future of cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas remains uncertain. However, it is clear that lawmakers are grappling with the challenges posed by this emerging industry, seeking to balance the potential economic benefits with environmental concerns and the need for consumer protection. The outcome of these discussions will shape the future of cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas and potentially serve as a model for other jurisdictions considering similar legislation.

阿肯色州這些法案的通過標誌著該州朝著監管加密貨幣挖礦邁出了重要一步。隨著關於 851 號法案修正案的討論仍在繼續，阿肯色州加密貨幣挖礦的未來仍然不確定。然而，很明顯，立法者正在努力應對這個新興產業帶來的挑戰，尋求在潛在經濟效益與環境問題和消費者保護需求之間取得平衡。這些討論的結果將塑造阿肯色州加密貨幣挖礦的未來，並有可能成為其他考慮類似立法的司法管轄區的典範。