U.S. Investigates Bitmain Bitcoin Miners for National Security and Espionage Concerns
The United States government has initiated a formal probe into Bitmain Technologies, the world’s leading producer of Bitcoin mining hardware, amid growing fears that its equipment could pose espionage risks to critical infrastructure. Bitmain’s Antminer series dominates the global market, accounting for an estimated 70-80% of Bitcoin mining rigs deployed worldwide as of late 2025,…