Mined in America Act Would Put Bitcoin Network at Risk
The Mined in America Act of 2026 aims to regulate Bitcoin mining in the U.S. by requiring miners to use domestically sourced hardware and report to the government. This legislation introduces economic incentives for certified miners, potentially distorting the competitive landscape of Bitcoin mining. Critics argue that the bill could compromise the integrity of the Bitcoin network by creating dependencies on government programs.
- ▪The bill requires miners to phase out foreign adversary produced hardware to receive government benefits.
- ▪It establishes a certification program for miners to qualify for grants and loans, favoring certain operations over others.
- ▪The legislation could lead to economic distortions in the Bitcoin mining sector, affecting miners' profit margins.
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Policy Mined in America Act Would Put Bitcoin Network at Risk The bill would effectively turn miners into their own surveillance teams, collecting and reporting information to the government in exchange for economic favoritism. by Shinobi Updated May 26, 2026 Link copied! Copy failed! The Mined In America Act of 2026 introduced by Senator Cassidy of Louisiana and Senator Lummis of Wyoming is the first instance of the United States Federal Government addressing Bitcoin mining from a national security perspective.The bill establishes a certification program requiring a phase out of foreign adversary produced mining hardware and barring foreign ownership in order to receive government grants, loans, and capital gains exemptions.
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