U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids Texas bitcoin mining farm, arresting several Chinese employees

ChainCatcher reported that on September 29, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a raid on the Lonestar Dream Bitcoin mining site located in Pyote, Texas, primarily targeting the ASIC repair center operated by ADW Tech, a company affiliated with Bitmain, within the site.

The enforcement action involved multiple government agencies, including ICE, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Eyewitnesses at the scene stated that law enforcement personnel used helicopters, snipers, and other equipment. During the raid, approximately 12 to 13 individuals were taken away, most of whom were Chinese citizens holding expired visas.