Arkansas city rejects crypto mining proposal after community pushback

The planning commission of Vilonia, Arkansas, unanimously rejected a proposal to establish a cryptocurrency mining facility within the city limits, following strong opposition from residents. According to local reports, the decision came after weeks of community pushback, where citizens voiced concerns over potential noise pollution, increased energy consumption and the overall environmental impact associated with…

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Bitcoin crowdfunding platform Geyser launches social-gated launchpad for Bitcoin projects

Bitcoin-native crowdfunding platform Geyser introduced a Bitcoin Launchpad, a new mechanism designed to gate campaign access through community engagement thresholds rather than immediate fundraising. The update was announced on April 25 via X, targeting early-stage Bitcoin projects seeking visibility prior to launch. Community attention as a new gate to capital The Launchpad mechanism modifies how…

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