Community members continue fight against crypto-mining in Vilonia | What to know

Nearly a year after conversations arose regarding a proposed crypto-mine in Vilonia, community members have once again voted against having one in their town.

VILONIA, Ark. — After community members having previously expressed disinterest in crypto-mining in years past, the planning commission for the City of Vilonia voted unanimously against the proposed conditional use permit for the proposed crypto mine in the city limits. 

“Please, please, please, listen,” a Vilonia community member said.

While this time around, some still showed disinterest, there were others who were advocating that having a crypto…

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