澳洲加密獨角獸浪潮蓄勢待發，監管清晰度是關鍵

以其科技產業而聞名的澳大利亞，估值超過 10 億美元的加密貨幣新創公司預計將激增。然而，Coinbase 的 John O'Loghlen 認為，監管的明確性對於促進該行業的成長至關重要。 O'Loghlen 強調需要製定法規來確保融資並安撫投資者，從而促進 Immutable 或 Illuvium 等成功新創公司的發展。儘管監管方面取得了一些進展，但 O'Loghlen 強調需求與監管確定性之間的差距，715 萬澳洲人擁有加密貨幣以及獨立儲備銀行報告的高投資率就證明了這一點。金融科技產業對穩定幣、數位匯款和加密貨幣的高效使用的需求為澳洲新創公司提供了實現顯著成長的機會，並追隨 Canva、Xero、Atlassian 和 Afterpay 等成功科技公司的腳步。

Australia Poised for Cryptocurrency Unicorn Surge, Regulatory Clarity Crucial

澳洲準備迎接加密貨幣獨角獸激增，監管清晰度至關重要

Australia stands on the cusp of producing its next wave of cryptocurrency "unicorns" — startups valued at $1 billion or more — but a lack of regulatory certainty remains a barrier to the industry's full potential, according to John O'Loghlen, managing director of Coinbase's APAC region.

Coinbase 董事總經理John O'Loghlen 表示，澳洲正處於產生下一波加密貨幣「獨角獸」（估值10 億美元或以上的新創公司）的風口浪尖，但缺乏監管確定性仍然是該行業充分發揮潛力的障礙。

O'Loghlen told Cointelegraph that influential lawmakers and prominent business figures have yet to grasp the exceptional human capital available in Australia for the cryptocurrency sector. He stressed the urgent need for clarity in digital asset regulations to secure financial support, boost investor confidence, and foster the development of future success stories like Immutable and Illuvium.

O'Loghlen 告訴 Cointelegraph，有影響力的立法者和知名商界人士尚未掌握澳洲加密貨幣領域的卓越人力資本。他強調，迫切需要明確數位資產監管，以確保財務支持、增強投資者信心並促進 Immutable 和 Illuvium 等未來成功案例的發展。

While acknowledging some regulatory progress, including the Treasury's October 2023 consultation paper and informal discussions with legislators at the Blockchain APAC Summit in March, O'Loghlen maintains that these initiatives fall short of the rapidly growing institutional and retail demand for cryptocurrencies.

O'Loghlen 承認一些監管進展，包括財政部2023 年10 月的諮詢文件以及3 月份在亞太區區塊鏈峰會上與立法者進行的非正式討論，但他堅持認為，這些舉措未能滿足機構和零售加密貨幣快速成長的需求。

According to a 2024 investor survey conducted by Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve, approximately 27.5% of the population, or 7.15 million Australians, currently own cryptocurrencies. A staggering 35% of cryptocurrency investors in Australia report investing nearly $500 monthly in digital assets.

根據澳洲加密貨幣交易所 Independent Reserve 進行的 2024 年投資者調查，目前約有 27.5% 的人口，即 715 萬澳洲人擁有加密貨幣。令人震驚的是，澳洲 35% 的加密貨幣投資者每月投資近 500 美元在數位資產上。

O'Loghlen believes the expanding need for stablecoins, digital remittances, and a plethora of capital-efficient cryptocurrency applications within Australia's fintech industry presents an ideal breeding ground for the next multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency venture.

O'Loghlen 認為，澳洲金融科技產業對穩定幣、數位匯款和大量資本效率高的加密貨幣應用的需求不斷擴大，為下一個數十億美元的加密貨幣企業提供了理想的滋生地。

"We've got some businesses here that have the potential to be the next Canva, the next Xero, the next Atlassian, the next Afterpay," O'Loghlen said, referring to several Australian companies with multi-billion dollar valuations. "These are the types of businesses that can build out and employ 100s of people."

奧洛格倫說：「我們這裡的一些企業有潛力成為下一個 Canva、下一個 Xero、下一個 Atlassian、下一個 Afterpay。」他指的是幾家估值數十億美元的澳洲公司。 “這些類型的企業可以建立並僱用數百名員工。”

However, regulatory uncertainty threatens to stifle this potential. O'Loghlen pointed to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent enforcement actions against cryptocurrency companies in the United States as a cautionary tale for Australia.

然而，監管的不確定性可能會扼殺這種潛力。奧洛格倫指出，美國證券交易委員會（SEC）最近對美國加密貨幣公司採取的執法行動對澳洲來說是一個警告。

"If we are to avoid the same level of regulatory overreach or confusion that we're seeing in the United States, we must act now," he said.

他說：“如果我們要避免像美國那樣出現同樣程度的監管過度或混亂，我們就必須立即採取行動。”

O'Loghlen urged the Australian government to establish a clear and proportionate regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach involving industry leaders, regulators, and policymakers.

奧洛格倫敦促澳洲政府為加密貨幣建立一個明確且相稱的監管框架，強調需要產業領導者、監管機構和政策制定者採取合作方式。

"We need a regulatory environment that encourages innovation while protecting consumers and ensuring the integrity of the financial system," he said. "With the right approach, Australia can become a global leader in the digital asset economy."

「我們需要一個鼓勵創新、同時保護消費者並確保金融體系完整性的監管環境，」他說。 “透過正確的方法，澳洲可以成為數位資產經濟的全球領導者。”