about the cryptocurrency market lately usually involves words like fraud charges, bankruptcies or losses, measuring the trillions of dollars. even some of those who did not investing crypto are experiencing steep losses and peace and quiet. cnn s bill weir explains. this is the sound of green mountain fog, certified by quiet parts international, one of the most peaceful spots in north carolina. thanks to their rare local law enforcement, the laws against noise pollution, meanwhile, about 90 minutes away, beautiful cherokee county sounds like this it is stack upon stack of computer servers, and the fans needed to cool them. this is what is known as a crypto mine, and it makes the sound of people in san francisco trying to make virtual money. how do you describe that noise?
in this deep red republican pocket. noises do nothing to help these people. reporter: the mine has upended local politics. i like to be behind the scenes and, i like to stir the pot. and i knew that we, we needed to win an election. forget the noise. outrage over the mine helped flip the battles of power in november s county election. call upon a u.s. senator to come tell us. reporter: what the new board of commissioners now asking for federal help in ending american crypto mining. introduce a champion legislation through the u.s. congress to ban and or regulate crypto mining operations in the united states of america. motion passes. reporter: when asked over linkedin for reaction, chandler song, one of the mine s