查爾斯·霍斯金森 (Charles Hoskinson) 提議 Coinbase 首席執行官布萊恩·阿姆斯特朗 (Brian Armstrong) 擔任白宮“加密貨幣沙皇”

加密貨幣產業對白宮任命一位潛在的「加密貨幣沙皇」充滿猜測。

As President-elect Donald Trump considers creating the role of an advisor to guide federal policy on blockchain and digital assets, the cryptocurrency industry is abuzz with speculation about the potential appointment of a “Crypto-Czar” in the White House.

隨著當選總統川普考慮設立顧問角色來指導聯邦關於區塊鏈和數位資產的政策，加密貨幣產業對白宮可能任命「加密貨幣沙皇」的猜測甚囂塵上。

Among the candidates being discussed is Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who was proposed for the position by Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Cardano. Hoskinson's endorsement of Armstrong has sparked a debate within the crypto community.

正在討論的候選人包括 Coinbase 執行長布萊恩·阿姆斯特朗 (Brian Armstrong)，他是由以太坊聯合創始人兼卡爾達諾創始人查爾斯·霍斯金森 (Charles Hoskinson) 提名擔任該職位的。霍斯金森對阿姆斯壯的認可引發了加密社區內的爭論。

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Hoskinson highlighted the importance of appointing a neutral and knowledgeable individual to the role. He pointed to Armstrong's leadership at Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, as evidence of his ability to navigate regulatory challenges and foster innovation.

在 X（以前稱為 Twitter）上的一篇貼文中，霍斯金森強調了任命中立且知識淵博的人擔任該職位的重要性。他指出阿姆斯壯在美國最大的加密貨幣交易所 Coinbase 的領導力證明了他有能力應對監管挑戰和促進創新。

“With respect to the idea of a Crypto-Czar at the White House, I feel the role needs to be filled with someone who is neutral, works with all protocols, and has a deep understanding of why crypto is special,” Hoskinson wrote.

霍斯金森寫道：“關於白宮加密貨幣沙皇的想法，我認為這個角色需要由中立、適用於所有協議、並且深刻理解加密貨幣為何特殊的人來擔任。”

Hoskinson also criticized the current administration under President Joe Biden for its regulatory stance, calling them out for “unfair tactics” and “regulation through enforcement.” He argued that Armstrong could unite the crypto industry and lead legislative efforts to modernize the US regulatory framework for digital assets.

霍斯金森還批評了喬·拜登總統領導下的現任政府的監管立場，稱其採取“不公平策略”和“通過執法進行監管”。他認為阿姆斯壯可以團結加密貨幣行業並領導立法工作，以使美國數位資產監管框架現代化。

The Cardano executive further shared his plans to assist lawmakers directly, leveraging his experience in helping Wyoming pass 31 crypto-friendly laws. He announced Operation Baseline, an initiative by IOHK's policy division to identify inefficiencies and opportunities in the American cryptocurrency industry.

這位卡爾達諾高層進一步分享了他直接協助立法者的計劃，利用他幫助懷俄明州通過 31 項加密貨幣友善法律的經驗。他宣布了“Operation Baseline”，這是 IOHK 政策部門的一項舉措，旨在發現美國加密貨幣行業的低效率和機會。

Hoskinson's endorsement of Armstrong has drawn mixed reactions. One X user, Maxime, voiced concerns about Armstrong's association with centralized entities.

霍斯金森對阿姆斯壯的支持引起了不同的反應。 X 用戶 Maxime 對阿姆斯壯與中心化實體的關聯表示擔憂。

“I don’t like the turn personally because Brian is bringing centralization in full swing in crypto. Whether it is technically through Base or via facilitating pension funds like BlackRock with custody,” Maxime argued.

「我個人不喜歡這種轉變，因為布萊恩正在加密領域全面推進中心化。無論是技術上透過 Base 還是透過託管貝萊德等退休基金，」Maxime 辯稱。

This critique reflects broader apprehensions about Coinbase's growing influence and its perceived alignment with traditional financial (TradFi) institutions.

這種批評反映了人們對 Coinbase 日益增長的影響力及其與傳統金融 (TradFi) 機構的一致看法的更廣泛擔憂。

However, other voices in the crypto community see Armstrong as a pragmatic choice. Ed n’ Stuff, another commenter on X, supported the idea.

然而，加密社區的其他聲音認為阿姆斯特朗是一個務實的選擇。 X 的另一位評論者 Ed n' Stuff 支持這個想法。

“It's important the crypto czar is not seen as partisan, so everyone buys in (not favoring any chain/ecosystem). A major CEX founder that is involved in a bit of everything makes sense,” the user quipped.

「重要的是，加密貨幣沙皇不被視為有黨派之爭，因此每個人都買單（不偏向任何鏈/生態系統）。一位主要的 CEX 創始人參與了所有事情，這是有道理的，」該用戶打趣道。

This sentiment highlights Armstrong's potential to appeal to diverse stakeholders in the crypto space. Besides Coinbase's Armstrong, another potential candidate may be Brian Brooks, the former Binance.US CEO. Brooks also has a history of serving as Coinbase CLO.

這種情緒凸顯了阿姆斯壯吸引加密貨幣領域不同利害關係人的潛力。除了Coinbase的阿姆斯壯之外，另一個潛在候選人可能是Binance.US前執行長布萊恩布魯克斯(Brian Brooks)。布魯克斯也曾擔任 Coinbase CLO。

Brooks has extensive experience working with the overlap between cryptocurrency and TradFi, making him a strong contender. His tenure at the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) was marked by initiatives to integrate digital assets into the banking system. These, among other achievements, earned him respect across the industry.

Brooks 在處理加密貨幣和 TradFi 重疊方面擁有豐富的經驗，這使他成為強有力的競爭者。他在美國貨幣監理署 (OCC) 任職期間提出了將數位資產整合到銀行系統的舉措。除此之外，這些成就為他贏得了整個行業的尊重。

Both Armstrong and Brooks bring distinct strengths to the table. Armstrong's experience as a pioneer in the crypto exchange space gives him a deep understanding of the market. Meanwhile, Brooks' regulatory expertise positions him as a bridge between policymakers and the crypto industry.

阿姆斯壯和布魯克斯都具有獨特的優勢。阿姆斯壯作為加密貨幣交易領域先驅的經驗使他對市場有了深刻的了解。同時，布魯克斯的監管專業知識使他成為政策制定者和加密貨幣產業之間的橋樑。

Nevertheless, Trump's consideration of a dedicated crypto advisor reflects the growing importance of digital assets in the global economy. Hoskinson believes this move presents a unique opportunity for the US to position itself as a global leader in blockchain innovation. He called on the industry to unite behind a shared vision.

儘管如此，川普考慮設立專門的加密貨幣顧問，反映出數位資產在全球經濟中日益重要。霍斯金森認為，此舉為美國將自己定位為區塊鏈創新的全球領導者提供了一個獨特的機會。他呼籲業界團結起來，實現共同的願景。

“The president's goal is to make America the best place in the world to start and run a cryptocurrency and blockchain business,” Hoskinson said.

「總統的目標是讓美國成為世界上啟動和運營加密貨幣和區塊鏈業務的最佳地點，」霍斯金森說。

It remains to be seen whether more candidates will join the race for a Whitehouse Crypto-Czar. Notwithstanding, this debate reflects the challenges of balancing innovation with regulation. While Armstrong's selection would signal a commitment to industry growth, it also raises questions about the role of centralization in a space rooted in decentralization.

是否會有更多候選人加入白宮加密貨幣沙皇的競選還有待觀察。儘管如此，這場辯論反映了平衡創新與監管的挑戰。雖然阿姆斯壯的選擇標誌著對產業成長的承諾，但它也引發了人們對集中化在根植於權力下放的空間中的作用的質疑。

The eventual appointment is expected to help shape the trajectory of US crypto policy for years to come.

最終的任命預計將有助於塑造美國未來幾年加密貨幣政策的軌跡。