Democrats could save them, but prospects look dim for stricter crypto mine regulation measures
by Arkansas Times
Arkansas Times— Six resolutions on crypto mine regulation sponsored by Sen. Bryan King could get new life in the House today, but it looks like they don't have the votes.
Bitcoinist.com—Crypto Mining Restrictions: Arkansas Lawmakers Approve New Bills To Regulate Sector. Over the last couple of years, the US government has tried to tighten its grip on different sectors of the crypto industry. As a result, these efforts have received significant backlash from politicians and central figures within the crypto space. This week, another crackdown on the crypto industry occurred after Arkansas lawmakers approved two bills […]
Arkansas Times—Democratic leadership defends vote that helped kill six crypto regulation resolutions. Why didn't most Democrats back proposals that would have enacted maximal regulation on the crypto mining industry? Here's their reasoning.
Arkansas Times—Two crypto mine regulations pass Senate; King's more aggressive proposals likely dead. A couple of bills regulating noisy, electricity-guzzling crypto mines are still alive. Six tougher proposals are now likely dead. The two moving forward address many key concerns, but some fear that they seem to have the backing of the crypto industry.