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Painted Red: Foreign Ownership Claims in Arkansas Disputed
Recent allegations of illegal foreign ownership of commercial properties proved unfounded in two prominent cases, triggering criticism of the state’s process for enforcing a 2023 law meant to halt Chinese stakes in Arkansas real estate. read more >
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State Does About-Face On China
Arkansas was one of numerous states that took part in a frenzy of activity aimed at bringing over Chinese companies to set up operations. But a new state law makes clear that such investments are now viewed with suspicion. read more >
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State Reviews 2 Companies’ Possible Ties to China
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward has asked Attorney General Tim Griffin to investigate two companies’ possible ties to the Chinese government under a new state law that bans […] read more >
Bitcoin Miner Wins a Round In DeWitt, but Fight Goes On
Locals in Dewitt are rallying opposition to the noisy bitcoin facility, even after Jones Digital LLC won a preliminary court ruling. read more >
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DeWitt Bitcoin Mine Gets Court Victory as Judge Strikes Noise Ordinance
Jones Digital LLC, the digital asset mining company building a controversial facility outside DeWitt, won a federal judge’s ruling that halts Arkansas County from enforcing a noise limit approved last […] read more >
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Plans for DeWitt Bitcoin Mine Taking Shape Amidst Foreign Ownership Concerns
The digital currency mine in development by Jones Digital LLC is on an acre of land in DeWitt owned by Little Rock attorney Lyle D. Foster, who said he was unaware of any foreign ownership. read more >
Bitcoin Mining Outcry Comes to a Crescendo
Concerned citizens in DeWitt are fighting plans for more bitcoin mining, and state Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, and Arkansas Rice Growers Association Chair Kenneth Graves have joined their cause. read more >
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