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After detaining thousands of Chinese-made Bitcoin mining rigs for months, the United States Customs and Border Protection has started releasing some shipments, according to recent reports. Speaking to Reuters, Synteq Digital CEO Taras Kulyk disclosed that “Thousands of units have been released” after as many as 10,000 miners were seized at various U.S. ports. According to him, detaining these rigs was a deliberate move from the CBP, driven by officials who “didn’t like Bitcoin mining” and wanted to make things difficult for the industry. The whole situation ties back to rising U.S.-China tensions, especially over semiconductor technology. Bitmain’s Antminer rigs got caught in the mess after their chip supplier, Sophgo, landed in hot water with the U.S. Department of Commerce. Last October, officials flagged some chips linked to Sophgo inside a Huawei AI processor, raising alarms given Huawei’s long-standing U.S. sanctions. Even though Sophgo denied any connection to Huawei, the Federal Communications Commission reportedly pushed for the seizures, claiming the Antminer models—specifically the S21 and T21—could violate U.S. regulations. However, only a small portion of the detained miners have been cleared so far. Luxor Technology’s COO, Ethan Vera, said the reports are true, but only a “minority” of shipments have actually been released. According to Vera, authorities raised concerns about radio frequency emissions from the mining rigs. Last month, crypto.news reported that the CBP had expanded its detentions to include mining rigs from other Chinese manufacturers like MicroBT and Canaan, citing similar compliance issues. However, both Vera and Kulyk dismissed these claims as baseless. The development comes as the U.S. government has been tightening restrictions on Chinese imports, with President Donald Trump’s administration imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. In response to these ongoing trade hurdles, Bitmain has been working to sidestep delays by expanding its production line in the U.S.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has directed newly appointed officials to prioritize energy infrastructure improvements and explore domestic cryptocurrency mining, citing an excess electricity supply and rising demand. Speaking to newly appointed Energy Minister Aleksei Kushnarenko, Lukashenko stressed the need to update Belarus’ power grid, particularly 5,700km of networks crucial for homes and electric vehicles, according to local reporting. He noted that while high-voltage infrastructure is stable, other areas require reinforcement to prevent outages like those seen in the Gomel Region after recent storms. The government aims to ensure reliable electricity for 1,500 settlements. This pro-crypto mining sentiment is not new, as Belarus’ Energy Minister, Viktor Karankevich, confirmed back in 2021 that the government explored the potential of using its excess energy supply for crypto mining. They reportedly conducted a detailed study on the feasibility and risks of mining would be conducted, noting the success of mining industries in countries like China, the USA, Canada, and Russia. Lukashenko also pushed for greater use of electricity for heating and hot water, citing plans for a second nuclear power station. He framed this as a long-term strategy to meet public demand and provide a sustainable energy future for Belarus. Addressing the potential for cryptocurrency mining, Lukashenko mentioned the country’s surplus power and growing global interest in digital assets, according to local reports. He suggested Belarus could either attract investors to mine crypto or establish state-backed mining operations, asking officials to streamline regulations and propose actionable plans.

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