In brief
- Nebraska lawmakers unanimously passed LB 526, requiring large-scale crypto miners to cover infrastructure costs, report energy usage, and accept service interruptions.
- The bill targets operations using 1 megawatt or more of power and gives public utilities broad authority to manage grid impact, pending the governor’s decision.
- Nebraska joins a growing number of states tightening oversight, as others like Arizona and Kentucky expand legal protections for miners and crypto holders.
Crypto miners in Nebraska may soon face new regulations after state lawmakers unanimously passed a bill designed to hold large-scale operations accountable for their impact on the state’s energy infrastructure.
LB 526, which cleared its final…
Jan 15 2026
