The Governor of the state Montana signed the law on the protection of miners – Bits Media

The Governor of the American State Montana signed the law, prohibiting local authorities to adopt laws, preventing the activities of cryptocurrency miners.

this week, 2 May, Governor Greg Gianfort (Greg Gianforte) Signed the law, prohibiting to impose on miners discriminating tariffs for electricity and taxation rules. The bill was submitted to the Senate of Montana back in January 2021 of the year. He had opponents, convinced, that too much energy is consumed for mining, and cryptocurrency mining exacerbates environmental problems. but, Despite these fears, The bill was approved by the House of State Representatives and the Senate, and then received the signature of the governor of Montana.

This step is aimed at protecting the interests of miners and the development of the industry, The interest in which is growing more and more in the USA. Due to this, The United States Government is trying to regulate this developing sector at the federal level. Recently, US Presidential Administration Joe Biden (Joe Biden) suggested introduce a 30%tax for miners, so that they began to consume less electricity and stop spoiling the environment.

Mining supporters regarded the signed bill in Montana as a positive event for the industry. They think, that cryptocurrency mining will benefit state economics, since it will create more jobs. Besides, He creates a precedent for other states, considering the possibility of accepting similar legislation.

Recall, What is now stablecoins, Undeductive tokens (NFT) and other digital assets are considered in Montana personal property of citizens.