LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Tensions over a new cryptomine that may be coming to Vilonia came to a head Thursday night, with the city’s first planning commission meeting to consider Arkansas auto salesman Steve Landers Jr.’s proposed cryptomine at the edge of town.
Previously, a cryptomine proposal by Green Digital was rejected due to overwhelming local opposition and concerns about the company’s ties to the Chinese government.
In contrast, Landers’ company, Interstate Holdings Blockchain, aims to differentiate itself by addressing community concerns…