Crypto
Hawkins County in Tennessee bans crypto mining facilities and data centers, limits expansion
The Hawkins County Commission in Tennessee has banned the establishment, construction, installation, expansion and operation of cryptocurrency mining facilities and data centers in unincorporated areas. Cointelegraph reported the measure passed 12-0 on July 28. It follows a 2025 digital-asset ban and earlier limits aimed at keeping mining firm ExoticRidge out. The county and the company are in litigation, after proposing a noise-based settlement in January.
