Officials of the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have allegedly begun to release Chinese -made crypto miners after months of being held at ports of entry across the United States.
After “Thousands of units have been issued”, more than 10,000 miners were seized at various ports of entry, Tarus Kulak, CEO of Crypto Mining Manufacturer Firm Sintec Digital, Tarus Kulak, Digital, told Reuters.
“Apparently there were some people in the CBP who did not really like bitcoin mining, so they wanted to give a headache to the entire sector, which they did very well.”
Ethan Vera, Chief Operating Officer of Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure firm Lucker Technology, also told Reuters that “some held shipments are being issued, but it is still a minority of them.”
Customs authorities have delayed the distribution of Bitamen Antminer Application-specific integrated circuits since early September. Said in November.
The holdup is deemed to be belonging to Bitman -related chip designer Sofo, who was caught in the US Department of Commerce Investigation in October, such as found in Huawei AI processor after chips ordered in Taiwan. Huawei has been subject to US sanctions since 2019.
Sofgo, However, refused Having any business relationship with Huawei.
A company allegedly stated that the CBP 200 was charging a holding fee for ASIC which was waiting to receive. In November, the bill has exceeded $ 200,000.
Asics of other Chinese manufacturers were reportedly not being conducted by CBP.
The CBP’s action was reportedly come at the request of the US Federal Communications Commission Agency.
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After the release of Chinese -made bitcoin miners, the Trump administration imposed 10% tariff on Chinese imports.
President Donald Trump’s tariff Scheme of Canada and Mexico are still moving forward with border countries.
China supplies 98% of all chips used in crypto mining. Its biggest manufacturer, Bitman, expanded its production line in the US to make a better deal with delay delivery recently.
Bitman said in December that he hoped that this step would “promote” to its industry partners.
About 38% of Bitcoin Network Hasht is located in America, According For bitcoin mining maps of chain bulletin, and four of the largest bitcoin miners by evaluation – are also located in the US – Mara Holdings, Core Scientific, CleinSpark and Riot Plates.
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