In a move that would make even the most stoic of bureaucrats blush, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has decided to play the role of the crypto Grinch, seizing Bitcoin mining equipment with the enthusiasm of a child unwrapping presents on Christmas morning. 🎁
These ASIC miners, the unsung heroes of the digital gold rush, are being detained at U.S. ports of entry, all at the behest of the Federal Communications Commission. According to documents and sources, the agency has broadened its scope to include MicroBT and Canaan units, because why stop at just one brand when you can inconvenience them all? 🤷♂️
This latest round of seizures is merely an escalation of CBP’s previous actions against Antminer S21 and T21 units, which were reportedly detained due to AI chips from the trade-restricted supplier Sophgo. Now, Bitmain units are also being seized for the first time since last fall, because nothing says “Welcome to America” like a good old-fashioned confiscation. 🇺🇸
One unfortunate soul reported a loss of $5 million worth of equipment. A CBP letter shared with Blockspace confirmed the seizure of Bitmain S21 Pro units at San Francisco International Airport on January 10, 2025, citing violations of U.S. code related to unauthorized and non-FCC-compliant radio frequency equipment. Because, of course, the real crime here is not paying the proper fees. 💸
Month-long delays
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at the request of the Federal Communications Commission, has been detaining imports of Bitmain’s Antminer ASIC miners nationwide, causing delays of up to two months. Because nothing says efficiency like a government agency. 🐌
These delays have affected seven U.S.-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies. Detained models included the S21 and T21 series. CBP has not disclosed the reason for the holds or provided a timeline for resolution, because why spoil the surprise? 🎭
The delays mainly impact West Coast ports like San Francisco and do not currently target MicroBT or Canaan units. So, if you’re a Bitcoin miner on the East Coast, consider yourself lucky—for now. 🍀
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2025-02-13 18:57