The U.S. government is launching a probe into Bitmain Technology, a Chinese firm known for its mining hardware, to determine if their products present national security risks. This investigation, termed ‘Operation Red Sunset,’ is being carried out by the Department of Homeland Security and focuses on whether these devices could be remotely controlled for espionage purposes or to disrupt critical infrastructure like the U.S. power grid. Agents are analyzing Bitmain’s hardware, including its chips and code, looking for any signs of malicious functions. Sources have also highlighted concerns that this equipment might have been used for unauthorized activities near military bases. Bitmain maintains their products pose no threat and claim they strictly adhere to U.S. regulations.