Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security ScrutinyMicrosoft reported one site in Wyoming because of its proximity to a data center and nuclear missile base. Records show other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state.
Source: Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/13/us/bitcoin-mines-china-united-states.html)