出於安全考慮，美國下令關閉空軍基地附近的中國加密礦場

美國總統拜登已下令懷俄明州一家中國擁有的加密貨幣採礦設施停止運作並出售其財產。美國外國投資委員會 (CFIUS) 出於國家安全考慮做出了一項調查，調查確定該礦靠近飛彈基地和微軟資料中心，存在潛在的間諜風險。該命令要求立即停止運營，並在 90 天內拆除設備，並在 120 天內出售財產。

U.S. Shuts Down Chinese-Owned Crypto Mine Near Air Force Base Amidst National Security Concerns

出於國家安全考慮，美國關閉空軍基地附近中國擁有的加密礦場

Yerevan, Armenia (CoinChapter.com) - President Joe Biden has issued an executive order mandating the immediate closure and divestment of a Chinese-owned cryptocurrency mining facility located in close proximity to the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

亞美尼亞埃里溫 (CoinChapter.com) - 總統喬·拜登發布了一項行政命令，要求立即關閉並撤資位於懷俄明州夏延 F.E. 沃倫空軍基地附近的一家中國擁有的加密貨幣採礦設施。

National Security Risk Assessment

國家安全風險評估

The decision follows a thorough investigation conducted by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) which concluded that the crypto mining operation posed a national security risk due to its proximity to a critical military installation and a Microsoft data center that supports the Pentagon.

該決定是在美國外國投資委員會 (CFIUS) 進行徹底調查後得出的結論是，加密貨幣挖礦業務由於靠近關鍵軍事設施和支持五角大樓的微軟數據中心而構成國家安全風險。

Espionage Concerns

間諜活動的擔憂

CFIUS's investigation revealed that the crypto mine could potentially be utilized for espionage activities, given its close proximity to both a missile base and a vital data center infrastructure. Microsoft had previously raised concerns regarding the facility's potential to enable extensive intelligence gathering.

美國外國投資委員會的調查顯示，該加密礦場可能會被用於間諜活動，因為它靠近飛彈基地和重要的資料中心基礎設施。微軟先前曾對該設施進行廣泛情報收集的潛力表示擔憂。

Immediate Shutdown and Divestment Order

立即關閉和撤資令

Pursuant to the executive order, the crypto mining facility must immediately cease operations. The owners have been granted a 90-day period to remove all equipment and a 120-day window to sell or transfer the property. The order underscores concerns regarding the utilization of foreign-sourced mining equipment, primarily manufactured by Chinese companies, within the operation.

根據行政命令，加密貨幣挖礦設施必須立即停止運作。業主有 90 天的期限拆除所有設備，並有 120 天的期限出售或轉讓財產。該命令強調了對在營運中使用主要由中國公司製造的外國採礦設備的擔憂。

High Energy Consumption

高能耗

Cryptomining facilities, such as the one in Cheyenne, typically consist of large warehouses equipped with specialized computers that operate continuously, consuming significant amounts of electricity. At full capacity, the Cheyenne mine had the potential to consume as much power as 55,000 households.

加密貨幣挖礦設施，例如夏延的加密貨幣挖礦設施，通常由大型倉庫組成，這些倉庫配備了連續運行的專用計算機，消耗大量電力。夏安礦場在滿載運轉時，有可能消耗 55,000 個家庭的電力。

Increased Scrutiny of Chinese Investments

加強對中國投資的審查

Since China imposed a ban on crypto mining in 2021, numerous Chinese-owned cryptocurrency mining operations have relocated to the United States, lured by cheaper electricity costs and a robust legal framework. Nevertheless, these operations have sparked security concerns, particularly when situated near sensitive locations. A New York Times investigation identified Chinese-owned or operated Bitcoin mines in at least 12 states, collectively consuming electricity equivalent to that of 1.5 million homes.

自 2021 年中國禁止加密貨幣挖礦以來，受廉價電力成本和健全法律框架的吸引，許多中國擁有的加密貨幣挖礦業務已轉移到美國。然而，這些行動引發了安全擔憂，特別是當這些行動靠近敏感地點時。 《紐約時報》的一項調查發現，至少 12 個州有中國人擁有或經營的比特幣礦場，總共消耗的電力相當於 150 萬戶家庭的用電量。

Legal and Regulatory Implications

法律和監管影響

MineOne Partners Limited, the entity operating the Wyoming mine, is obligated to comply with the presidential order. Legal proceedings have revealed that Chinese nationals hold ownership stakes within the company, with Bit Origin Ltd., a former Chinese pork producer, becoming a partner in 2022 and initiating operations in early 2023.

懷俄明州礦場的營運實體 MineOne Partners Limited 有義務遵守總統命令。法律程序顯示，中國公民持有該公司的所有權股份，前中國豬肉生產商 Bit Origin Ltd. 於 2022 年成為合作夥伴，並於 2023 年初開始營運。

Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions

持續的地緣政治緊張局勢

President Biden's recent actions reflect the heightened scrutiny of Chinese investments in the United States. The order aligns with a bipartisan bill seeking to ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner divests its ownership. Additionally, Arkansas has enacted legislation restricting foreign ownership of crypto mining operations, specifically targeting nations such as China, Iran, and Cuba.

拜登總統最近的舉動反映出美國對中國投資的嚴格審查。該命令與一項旨在禁止 TikTok 的兩黨法案一致，除非 TikTok 的中國所有者剝離其所有權。此外，阿肯色州也頒布了限制外國擁有加密貨幣挖礦業務的立法，特別針對中國、伊朗和古巴等國家。

Industry Implications

產業影響

The closure of the Wyoming mine marks the second substantial action taken against Chinese-owned crypto mining operations in the U.S. recently. Arkansas has witnessed a surge in Bitcoin mining activities, prompting the enactment of new laws aimed at mitigating foreign influence. Residents residing near these mines have voiced concerns regarding the incessant noise and its potential impact on property values.

懷俄明州礦場的關閉標誌著近期針對美國境內中資加密貨幣挖礦業務的第二次實質行動。阿肯色州見證了比特幣挖礦活動的激增，促使頒布了旨在減輕外國影響的新法律。居住在這些礦井附近的居民對持續不斷的噪音及其對房產價值的潛在影響表示擔憂。

The new Arkansas law compels foreign-owned crypto miners to divest within a one-year timeframe, addressing both security apprehensions and local grievances. The Wyoming shutdown further intensifies the pressure on Chinese investments in the U.S. and underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two nations.

阿肯色州新法迫使外資加密貨幣礦商在一年內撤資，以解決安全疑慮和當地不滿。懷俄明州的停工進一步加劇了中國在美投資的壓力，並凸顯了兩國之間持續的地緣政治緊張局勢。