阿肯色州和怀俄明州的加密货币挖矿业务受到新法律和行政命令的影响

在限制中国对阿肯色州加密货币挖矿业务的所有权的立法之后，拜登总统发布了一项针对与中国公民有联系的离岸公司的行政命令。该命令是在最近几周对中国拥有的加密货币挖矿业务进行更严格的审查以及对其对国家安全的潜在影响的担忧之后发布的。

Cryptocurrency Mining Operations in Arkansas and Wyoming Affected by New Legislation and Presidential Order

阿肯色州和怀俄明州的加密货币挖矿业务受到新立法和总统命令的影响

Authorities at both the state and federal levels have recently taken action to address concerns regarding cryptocurrency mining operations owned by entities with ties to certain foreign countries.

州和联邦当局最近已采取行动，解决与某些外国有联系的实体拥有的加密货币挖矿业务的担忧。

Arkansas Legislation Targets Foreign-Owned Cryptomining

阿肯色州立法针对外资加密货币挖矿

On February 15th, 2023, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law two bills (SB62 and SB19) restricting the ownership and operation of cryptocurrency mining facilities within the state. The new provisions prohibit individuals and entities from nations subject to the State Department's International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), including China, Iran, Cuba, and others, from owning or controlling cryptomining operations in Arkansas.

2023 年 2 月 15 日，阿肯色州州长 Sarah Huckabee Sanders 将两项法案（SB62 和 SB19）签署为法律，限制该州内加密货币挖矿设施的所有权和运营。新规定禁止来自受美国国务院《国际武器贸易条例》（ITAR）约束的国家（包括中国、伊朗、古巴等）的个人和实体在阿肯色州拥有或控制加密货币挖矿业务。

This action follows a surge in Bitcoin mining operations in the state, with investigations revealing involvement by Chinese investors with potential links to the Chinese government. One former employee reported extensive operations spanning over 200 locations in multiple states.

这一行动是在该州比特币挖矿业务激增之后采取的，调查显示，与中国政府有潜在联系的中国投资者参与其中。一名前员工称其业务范围广泛，遍布多个州的 200 多个地点。

The amendments to Arkansas' existing "Right to Mine" law, passed in 2022, aim to mitigate the negative impacts of the mining industry on local communities. Concerns raised by residents near mining facilities include excessive noise from ventilation systems, which has reportedly diminished quality of life and property values. The revised legislation requires facilities with foreign ownership subject to ITAR regulations to divest their holdings within one year, in addition to imposing noise restrictions on operations.

阿肯色州现有“采矿权”法修正案于 2022 年通过，旨在减轻采矿业对当地社区的负面影响。采矿设施附近居民提出的担忧包括通风系统噪音过大，据报道这降低了生活质量和财产价值。修订后的立法要求受 ITAR 法规约束的外国所有权设施在一年内剥离其所持股份，此外还对运营实施噪音限制。

Biden Administration Targets Wyoming Cryptocurrency Mine

拜登政府瞄准怀俄明州加密货币矿

Separately, the Biden administration has issued an executive order targeting a Wyoming-based cryptocurrency mining operation owned by MineOne Partners Limited, a company registered in Delaware. A lawsuit filed by a Wyoming-based cryptocurrency firm revealed the involvement of Chinese nationals in the ownership of MineOne.

另外，拜登政府还针对位于特拉华州注册的 MineOne Partners Limited 拥有的怀俄明州加密货币挖矿业务发布了一项行政命令。一家位于怀俄明州的加密货币公司提起的诉讼显示，中国公民参与了 MineOne 的所有权。

In 2022, Bit Origin Ltd., a former Chinese pork producer that transitioned to cryptocurrency mining, became a partner in a MineOne entity and established the mining facility, which became operational in early 2023. The involvement of Li Jiaming, the president of Bit Origin Ltd., has raised concerns due to the company's previous affiliation with the Chinese government.

2022 年，前中国猪肉生产商转型为加密货币挖矿行业的 Bit Origin Ltd. 成为 MineOne 实体的合作伙伴，并建立了挖矿设施，该设施于 2023 年初投入运营。 Bit Origin 总裁李嘉明的参与有限公司，由于该公司之前与中国政府的关系而引起了担忧。

Reached for comment, Mr. Li declined to provide immediate remarks. However, in a previous interview, he stated that the location for the mining operation was chosen based on a secure energy supply contract, rather than its proximity to military installations or data centers.

我们联系到李先生置评，但他拒绝立即发表评论。然而，在之前的一次采访中，他表示采矿作业的地点是根据安全的能源供应合同选择的，而不是靠近军事设施或数据中心。

The actions by Arkansas and the Biden administration demonstrate a growing focus on the potential national security risks associated with cryptomining conducted by foreign entities, particularly those with ties to countries subject to ITAR regulations. As the cryptocurrency industry evolves, governments are seeking to balance the potential benefits of mining operations with concerns regarding national security, energy consumption, and environmental impact.

阿肯色州和拜登政府的行动表明，人们越来越关注与外国实体进行加密货币挖矿相关的潜在国家安全风险，特别是那些与受 ITAR 法规约束的国家有联系的实体。随着加密货币行业的发展，各国政府正在寻求平衡采矿作业的潜在利益与对国家安全、能源消耗和环境影响的担忧。