Proposal to Establish Cryptocurrency Mining Facility Rejected in Vilonia, Arkansas

According to Cointelegraph, the city planning commission of Vilonia, Arkansas, unanimously rejected the proposal to establish a cryptocurrency mining facility.

Local residents opposed the project due to concerns over noise pollution, energy consumption, and environmental impact. This is not the first time the city has rejected a cryptocurrency mining project. In 2023, Vilonia rejected the mining facility application of Vilo AR Company and permanently revoked its permit.

In the same year, residents also opposed Green Digital's proposal to build a mining facility near a residential area. In 2024, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed two bills restricting cryptocurrency mining.