比特幣 (BTC) 迎來了歷史性的一年，鞏固了其作為主流金融工具的地位

在其網路推出近 16 年後，隨著 1 月份 11 檔交易所交易基金的批准，加密貨幣鞏固了其作為主流金融工具的地位。

2024 was a year of remarkable institutional adoption for Bitcoin, with the cryptocurrency now widely recognized as a mainstream financial instrument following the approval of 11 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January.

2024 年是比特幣在機構中廣泛採用的一年，繼 1 月份 11 檔交易所交易基金 (ETF) 獲得批准後，這種加密貨幣現已被廣泛認為是一種主流金融工具。

The launch of these ETFs marked one of the most successful debuts in history thanks to strong institutional demand. Bitcoin-focused funds attracted over $113.5 billion by the end of the year.

由於機構的強勁需求，這些 ETF 的推出標誌著歷史上最成功的首次亮相之一。到年底，專注於比特幣的基金吸引了超過 1,135 億美元。

This influx of institutional money helped push Bitcoin’s price to record highs of $100,000 in December, largely sustained by professional buyers. The impact was felt across the broader market, with institutional investors leading a rise in over-the-counter (OTC) transactions.

機構資金的湧入推動比特幣價格在 12 月創下 10 萬美元的歷史新高，這主要是由專業買家維持的。整個市場都感受到了影響，機構投資者引領了場外交易（OTC）的成長。

Kraken exchange, for instance, has seen a 220% year-over-year increase in its OTC markets. “Long story short, OTC is going gangbusters right now,” reportedly said Tim Ogilvie, head of institutional at Kraken.

例如，Kraken 交易所的 OTC 市場年增了 220%。據報道，Kraken 機構主管 Tim Ogilvie 表示：“長話短說，場外交易現在正在蓬勃發展。”

By the end of 2024, institutional adoption had expanded beyond ETFs, with publicly traded companies embracing Bitcoin on their balance sheets — a move that could prove both a good hedging strategy and a volatile investment.

到 2024 年底，機構採用範圍已擴展到 ETF 之外，上市公司在其資產負債表上擁抱比特幣——此舉可能被證明是一種良好的對沖策略，也是一種波動性較大的投資。

MicroStrategy has been leading this approach since 2020, amassing over 444,000 Bitcoin in its treasury. On Dec. 23, the company submitted a proxy to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission seeking shareholders’ approval to expand its Bitcoin purchases through 2025.

自 2020 年以來，MicroStrategy 一直在引領這項做法，在其金庫中累積了超過 444,000 枚比特幣。 12 月 23 日，該公司向美國證券交易委員會提交了一份委託書，尋求股東批准在 2025 年之前擴大比特幣購買規模。

Some may say Bitcoin is now far from its ethos centered around principles of decentralization, but the core ideals remain embedded in its network, operating independently and allowing individuals anywhere to store and transfer wealth.

有些人可能會說，比特幣現在已經遠離了以去中心化原則為中心的精神，但其核心理念仍然根植於其網路中，獨立運作並允許任何地方的個人儲存和轉移財富。

This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Crypto.com’s new custody service, Russia’s partial ban on crypto mining and taxes on staking rewards in the US.

本週的 Crypto Biz 也探討了 Crypto.com 的新託管服務、俄羅斯對加密貨幣挖礦的部分禁令以及美國對質押獎勵徵稅。

MicroStrategy calls shareholders meeting to fund more Bitcoin purchases

MicroStrategy 召開股東大會以資助更多比特幣購買

MicroStrategy has called a special shareholders’ meeting to gain approval to expand its equity-issuance plan and fund further Bitcoin purchases. The company plans to increase its authorized shares of Class A common stock and preferred stock, allowing it more flexibility in raising capital.

MicroStrategy 已召開特別股東大會，以獲得擴大其股票發行計劃並為進一步購買比特幣提供資金的批准。該公司計劃增加A類普通股和優先股的授權股份，使其在籌集資金方面更加靈活。

Behind the move is MicroStrategy’s 21/21 Plan, which seeks to purchase an additional $42 billion worth of Bitcoin over the next three years by raising funds through equity sales and fixed-income securities. MicroStrategy had already purchased over 444,000 BTC as of Dec. 24, with plans to accelerate the coin acquisitions. The company has seen its stock value jump over 420% in 2024, largely driven by its Bitcoin strategy.

此舉的背後是 MicroStrategy 的 21/21 計劃，該計劃旨在透過股票銷售和固定收益證券籌集資金，在未來三年內額外購買價值 420 億美元的比特幣。截至 12 月 24 日，MicroStrategy 已購買了超過 444,000 枚 BTC，並計劃加速收購。該公司的股價在 2024 年上漲了 420% 以上，這主要是由其比特幣策略推動的。

Crypto.com launches US institutional custody service

Crypto.com推出美國機構託管服務

Crypto.com has launched an institutional cryptocurrency custody service in the US as part of its expansion efforts. The service, called Crypto.com Custody Trust Company, is intended to provide custody solutions for US institutions and high-net-worth individuals.

作為擴張努力的一部分，Crypto.com 在美國推出了機構加密貨幣託管服務。該服務名為 Crypto.com Custody Trust Company，旨在為美國機構和高淨值人士提供託管解決方案。

Digital assets held by US and Canadian customers will gradually transition to the new trust company. This move aligns with Crypto.com’s goal to strengthen its presence in North America, including the US and Canada.

美國和加拿大客戶持有的數位資產將逐步過渡到新的信託公司。此舉符合 Crypto.com 加強其在北美（包括美國和加拿大）業務的目標。

In December, US President-elect Donald Trump met with the company’s CEO, Kris Marszalek, at Trump’s home in Mar-a-Lago to discuss crypto policies.

12 月，美國當選總統唐納德·川普在海湖莊園的川普家中會見了該公司首席執行官克里斯·馬斯扎萊克 (Kris Marszalek)，討論了加密貨幣政策。

Russia bans crypto mining for 6 years in 10 regions

俄羅斯禁止10個地區加密貨幣挖礦6年

Russia has approved a ban on cryptocurrency mining in 10 regions for six years, starting Jan. 1, 2025, and lasting until March 2031. This decision includes areas like Dagestan, Chechnya and parts of Donetsk.

俄羅斯已批准在10 個地區禁止加密貨幣挖礦，為期六年，從2025 年1 月1 日開始，一直持續到2031 年3 月。等地區。

Additionally, seasonal restrictions will be imposed in the Irkutsk, Buryatia and Zabaikalsky regions to prevent energy shortages, particularly from November to March each year.

此外，伊爾庫茨克、布里亞特和後貝加爾地區將實施季節性限制，以防止能源短缺，特別是每年11月至3月。

The bans and restrictions aim to balance energy consumption and the growth of the crypto industry, though key mining regions like Irkutsk will see only partial restrictions instead of full bans. The restrictions were refined from earlier proposals that included broader mining bans.

這些禁令和限制旨在平衡能源消耗和加密貨幣行業的成長，儘管伊爾庫茨克等主要採礦地區只會看到部分限製而不是全面禁令。這些限制是在包括更廣泛的採礦禁令在內的早期提案的基礎上改進的。

IRS doubles down on crypto staking taxes: Report

美國國稅局加倍徵收加密貨幣質押稅：報告

The IRS has reaffirmed its stance that cryptocurrency staking rewards are taxable upon receipt, not upon sale, rejecting arguments from a second lawsuit filed by Joshua and Jessica Jarrett.

美國國稅局重申了其立場，即加密貨幣質押獎勵應在收到時徵稅，而不是在出售時徵稅，並駁回了約書亞和傑西卡·賈勒特提起的第二起訴訟的論點。

The couple had sought to have their staking rewards treated as property, taxable only when sold. However, the IRS insists that rewards are considered taxable income at their market value when received.

這對夫婦試圖將他們的質押獎勵視為財產，僅在出售時才需納稅。然而，美國國稅局堅持認為，獎勵按照收到時的市場價值被視為應稅收入。

The case may set a significant precedent for how staking rewards are taxed in the US. This marks the continuation of the Jarretts’ legal challenge, which began in 2021, regarding taxes on staking rewards earned from Tezos tokens.

該案可能為美國如何對質押獎勵徵稅樹立重要先例。這標誌著 Jarrett 夫婦自 2021 年開始的法律挑戰的繼續，該挑戰涉及對 Tezos 代幣賺取的質押獎勵徵稅。

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