阿肯色立法機關拒絕法案在軍事設施附近禁止加密貨幣開採

阿肯色州立法機關駁回了一項擬議的法案，該法案旨在禁止與軍事設施密切相關的加密貨幣開採。

A bill that aimed to prohibit cryptocurrency mining in close proximity to military installations in Arkansas has been rejected by the state legislature. The Senate City, County, and Local Affairs Committee denied the measure by a 6-1 vote during a meeting on Monday.

該法案旨在禁止在阿肯色州的軍事設施附近的加密貨幣開採遭到州議會的拒絕。參議院城市，縣和地方事務委員會在周一的一次會議上以6-1的投票否認了這一措施。

The bill, designated as SB280, sought to impose restrictions on mining operations situated within a 30-mile radius of military sites. It was introduced earlier this year by Sen. Trent Garner (R) and Sen. Greg Leding (D).

該法案被指定為SB280，試圖對位於軍事場地半徑內的採礦作業施加限制。它是由參議員特倫特·加納（Trent Garner）（R）和格雷格·萊德（Greg Leding）參議員（D）引入的。

The legislation aimed to address concerns related to the potential energy consumption and security risks posed by having large-scale Bitcoin mining activities near military installations.

該立法旨在解決與軍事設施附近大規模比特幣採礦活動所帶來的潛在能源消耗和安全風險有關的問題。

During the discussion on the bill, several lawmakers expressed contrasting viewpoints. Those who supported the measure highlighted the importance of considering national security, particularly in light of past instances where foreign-owned mining operations, especially those linked to China, were flagged by national security agencies as posing significant risks.

在對該法案的討論中，幾位議員表達了對比的觀點。那些支持該措施的人強調了考慮國家安全的重要性，尤其是考慮到過去的實例外國擁有的採礦業務，尤其是與中國相關的行動，被國家安全機構標記為帶來重大風險。

On the other hand, some lawmakers raised concerns about the potential negative effects of the bill on local communities and businesses. They pointed to worries about noise pollution and high energy use, which some critics argued could harm local neighborhoods and essential services.

另一方面，一些議員對法案對當地社區和企業的潛在負面影響提出了擔憂。他們指出，擔心噪聲污染和高能量使用，一些批評家認為這可能會損害當地社區和基本服務。

Ultimately, the committee members voted to reject the bill, effectively halting efforts to impose restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations near military sites in Arkansas.

最終，委員會成員投票贊成拒絕該法案，有效地停止了對阿肯色州軍事遺址附近的加密貨幣採礦作業施加限制。

Arkansas has taken a relatively crypto-friendly approach in recent years. In 2023, the state passed the Arkansas Data Centers Act, which was designed to attract large-scale data centers, including those involved in cryptocurrency mining, by offering them various incentives.

近年來，阿肯色州採取了一種相對易於加密的方法。 2023年，該州通過了《阿肯色州數據中心法》，該法案旨在吸引大規模的數據中心，包括參與加密貨幣挖掘的數據中心，通過提供各種激勵措施。

The measure also aimed to provide legal protections for Bitcoin miners, ensuring that they could continue operating without the threat of sudden regulatory crackdowns. By rejecting the proposed mining ban, Arkansas further establishes its position as a pro-crypto state and sets it apart from other regions that are implementing stricter laws pertaining to the digital asset sector.

該措施還旨在為比特幣礦工提供法律保護，以確保他們可以繼續運作而不會受到突然監管鎮壓的威脅。通過拒絕擬議的採礦禁令，阿肯色州進一步確立了其作為親克賴特州國家的地位，並將其與其他正在實施與數字資產部門有關的更嚴格法律的地區區分開來。

However, the discussion on cryptocurrency mining is far from over. Concerns regarding the possible national security risks, energy consumption, and environmental impact of these projects remain.

但是，關於加密貨幣採礦的討論還遠遠沒有結束。對這些項目的國家安全風險，能源消耗和環境影響的擔憂仍然存在。

It is possible that some lawmakers may still support alternative legislation that seeks to strike a balance between enhancing security and allowing unrestricted mining operations.

某些議員可能仍可能支持替代立法，該立法試圖在增強安全和允許無限制的採礦業務之間取得平衡。

Meanwhile, the broader discourse on the regulation of Bitcoin mining continues at the federal and state levels. In May 2024, the Biden administration blocked a Chinese-owned mining company from operating near a military base in Wyoming over national security concerns. President Donald Trump has also stated that the U.S. should focus on Bitcoin mining, asserting that the country should lead in the cryptocurrency industry.

同時，關於比特幣開採調節的更廣泛的論述在聯邦和州一級仍在繼續。 2024年5月，拜登政府阻止了一家中國擁有的礦業公司在懷俄明州在國家安全問題上在軍事基地附近運營。唐納德·特朗普總統還表示，美國應該專注於比特幣開採，並斷言該國應該領導加密貨幣行業。

With varying perspectives at the federal and state levels, the regulatory landscape for crypto mining remains to be fully defined. Arkansas's ruling indicates, at least for now, that the state is not prepared to place stringent limitations on the sector. But as environmental concerns and security issues continue to be debated, future legislative clashes over Bitcoin mining could be on the horizon.

在聯邦和州一級有不同的觀點，加密挖掘的監管格局仍有待完全定義。至少目前，阿肯色州的裁決表明，國家不准備對該行業施加嚴格的限制。但是，隨著環境問題和安全問題繼續進行辯論，未來對比特幣採礦的立法衝突可能會出現。