阿肯色州议会通过立法瞄准加密货币挖矿

阿肯色州议会批准了两项旨在限制该州境内加密货币开采的法案，引发了人们对降噪、外资所有权和靠近住宅区的担忧。这些进展是在有关监管该行业的潜在立法的持续讨论中出现的，其中包括旨在为比特币挖矿制定指导方针的 2023 年阿肯色州数据中心法案。与此同时，加密货币挖矿在其他国家面临法律挑战，巴拉圭因非法作业窃取电力并扰乱电力供应而考虑暂时禁止。

Arkansas State House Considers Legislation to Regulate Cryptocurrency Mining

阿肯色州议会考虑立法监管加密货币挖矿

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.

阿肯色州议会已采取措施规范该州内的加密货币开采，并通过了两项法案，为未来可能的立法奠定了基础。

Senate Hearing Raises Concerns

参议院听证会引发担忧

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，参议院召开了一次听证会，以解决有关加密货币挖矿的担忧，特别关注降噪、外国所有权以及加密货币矿场与住宅区的距离等问题。这次听证会为周三众议院随后通过两项法案奠定了基础。

Two Bills Pass, One Amends Existing Legislation

两项法案通过，一项修订现有立法

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.

在提交给众议院的八项法案中，有两项获得通过，使阿肯色州通过的加密货币相关法案总数达到三项。第 851 号法案，即 2023 年阿肯色州数据中心法案，旨在规范该州内的比特币 (BTC) 采矿业。该法案旨在为矿工制定指导方针，同时保护他们免受歧视性法规和税收的影响。

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.

同时，第 852 号法案修订了第 851 号法案，提供了更多定义并澄清了某些条款。该修正案目前正在委员会中进行讨论，然后可能在当前或下一个财政会议期间获得通过。

Environmental Concerns and Legal Challenges

环境问题和法律挑战

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.

加密货币采矿，特别是比特币采矿，因其能源密集型性质而受到批评。 Investopedia 报道称，比特币挖矿每年产生超过 77 吨电力废物，引发了人们对环境可持续性的担忧。

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.

国际上也出现了法律挑战。在巴拉圭，立法者提出一项法案，暂时禁止加密货币挖矿及相关活动，理由是担心能源盗窃和电力供应中断。然而，考虑到将该国水力发电厂的多余能源出售给矿工的潜在好处，参议院目前已停止了该禁令的进展。

Impact on Miners and Bitcoin Market

对矿工和比特币市场的影响

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.

拟议的立法和环境问题对加密货币矿工有影响。随着比特币减半即将到来，预计矿工的区块奖励将减少 50%，人们担心矿工可能会清算比特币。

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 估计，在减半后的几个月内，矿商可能会出售价值高达 50 亿美元的比特币。这种抛售压力可能会影响比特币的价格，并可能导致加密市场的“夏季平静”。

Conclusion

结论

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.

阿肯色州这些法案的通过标志着该州朝着监管加密货币挖矿迈出了重要一步。随着关于 851 号法案修正案的讨论仍在继续，阿肯色州加密货币挖矿的未来仍然不确定。然而，很明显，立法者正在努力应对这一新兴行业带来的挑战，寻求在潜在经济效益与环境问题和消费者保护需求之间取得平衡。这些讨论的结果将塑造阿肯色州加密货币挖矿的未来，并有可能成为其他考虑类似立法的司法管辖区的典范。