Mining
Legal Battle Over Crypto Mining Regulations in Arkansas
Wednesday. October 2 at 11:00 AM
1 min. readA lawsuit has been filed by a crypto mining company against an Arkansas County judge and prosecutor for allegedly selectively enforcing noise legislation against crypto firms. NewRays, a Bitcoin mining firm, claims that Judge Allen Dodson and prosecutor Phil Murphy are targeting its business operations with discriminatory regulations. The company acquired property in Faulkner County to operate a data center for crypto mining, but faced restrictions following resident complaints. The ordinance imposed decibel limits and criminal sanctions, which NewRays argues violate the Arkansas Data Centers Act. The complaint alleges that the defendants coordinated to enforce the ordinance to benefit a civil lawsuit. Despite other businesses generating more noise, the ordinance was allegedly designed to target NewRays specifically. The company seeks injunctive relief to prevent enforcement of the ordinance. This legal battle highlights the challenges faced by crypto companies in navigating regulatory hurdles.