PANews reported on April 25 that according to Cointelegraph, in Vilonia, Arkansas, the local planning committee unanimously rejected a proposal to build a cryptocurrency mining facility within the city's jurisdiction due to strong opposition from residents. Prior to this, community residents had resisted for weeks, fearing that mining operations would cause noise pollution, increase energy consumption, and affect the overall environment. At the public meeting, residents said that mining operations might destroy the quiet atmosphere of the town and put pressure on local infrastructure. Many people also pointed out that similar facilities in other areas would lead to higher electricity bills and that mining equipment would continue to generate noise. In fact, Vilonia has faced potential problems with cryptocurrency mining in the past few years, and residents have little interest in accepting miners due to concerns about long-term sustainability and poor local economic benefits.