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Eighth Circuit weighs Arkansas ban on foreign-owned Bitcoin mining

  • —Acts 636 (2023) and 174 (2024) bar foreign-controlled firms tied to ITAR-listed countries from owning Arkansas mining operations
  • —Judge Kristine Baker issued a temporary restraining order in November 2024 and a preliminary injunction that December
  • —The Eighth Circuit heard arguments on January 14-15 and again on October 20, 2026, with no ruling yet
  • —Jones Eagle LLC argues the state laws are preempted by federal authority over foreign affairs and investment
Why it matters: The ruling could set a precedent for other states weighing restrictions on foreign ownership in Bitcoin mining.
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Source: Crypto Briefing
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