國會質疑 SEC 對以太幣分類的模糊方法

美國眾議院金融服務委員會和眾議院農業委員會的議員對 SEC 對以太幣的態度表示擔憂。他們致函 SEC 主席加里·詹斯勒 (Gary Gensler)，敦促該委員會澄清立場，強調與 CFTC 將以太幣歸類為「非安全數位資產」的潛在衝突。美國證券交易委員會暗示將以太幣歸類為證券，這可能會阻礙現貨以太幣 ETF 的批准。然而，美國商品期貨交易委員會承認以太幣是一種商品，並最近強調了其在該領域的管轄權。立法者強調需要製定明確的指導方針並提出數位資產分類規則，並對缺乏監管確定性表示失望。

Members of Congress Raise Concerns Over SEC's Uncertain Approach to Ether Classification

國會議員對 SEC 不確定的以太幣分類方法表示擔憂

In a significant development, key members of the United States House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee have expressed deep concerns regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approach towards Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

一項重大進展是，美國眾議院金融服務委員會和眾議院農業委員會的主要成員對美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 對市值第二大加密貨幣以太幣 (ETH) 的態度表示深切擔憂。

Congressional Letter Highlights Potential Conflict

國會信件強調了潛在的衝突

In a strongly worded letter dated March 26, 2023, addressed to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Representatives Patrick McHenry (R-NC), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, and French Hill (R-AR), Vice Chair, urged the commission to provide clarity on its stance regarding crypto firm Prometheum's proposal to offer institutional custody services for Ether.

在2023 年3 月26 日致SEC 主席加里·詹斯勒(Gary Gensler) 的一封措辭強硬的信中，眾議院金融服務委員會主席眾議員帕特里克·麥克亨利(R-NC) 和副主席弗倫奇·希爾(R-AR) 敦促委員會澄清其對加密貨幣公司 Prometheum 為以太坊提供機構託管服務的提議的立場。

The lawmakers highlighted a potential conflict with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) classification of Ether as a "non-security digital asset." They emphasized that multiple regulatory actions have been grounded in this position and expressed concern that Prometheum's action could have far-reaching consequences for the digital asset markets if allowed to proceed.

立法者強調了與商品期貨交易委員會（CFTC）將以太幣分類為「非安全數位資產」的潛在衝突。他們強調，多項監管行動都是基於這一立場，並擔心 Prometheum 的行動如果允許繼續進行，可能會對數位資產市場產生深遠的影響。

Differing Views on Ether Classification

對以太分類的不同看法

The SEC has recently hinted at the possibility of classifying Ether as a security, a move that experts believe could hinder the approval of spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, the agency has already greenlit investment products linked to Ether futures for trading on US exchanges.

美國證券交易委員會最近暗示有可能將以太幣歸類為證券，專家認為此舉可能會阻礙現貨以太幣交易所交易基金（ETF）的批准。然而，該機構已經批准與以太坊期貨相關的投資產品在美國交易所進行交易。

In contrast, the CFTC has consistently recognized Ether and other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as commodities. This was further evidenced in the recent civil enforcement action against KuCoin and its founders, where Ether, Bitcoin, and Litecoin were specifically mentioned as commodities.

相較之下，美國商品期貨交易委員會一直將以太幣和比特幣等其他加密貨幣視為商品。最近針對 KuCoin 及其創始人的民事執法行動進一步證明了這一點，其中以太幣、比特幣和萊特幣被特別提及為商品。

Lack of Clarity Exacerbates Uncertainty

缺乏清晰度加劇了不確定性

The lawmakers expressed frustration over the SEC's lack of clear guidance or proposed rules for classifying digital assets, which they believe exacerbates uncertainty within the digital asset ecosystem. They referred to CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam's reaffirmation of the commission's stance on Ether during a House Financial Service Committee hearing following Prometheum's announcement, highlighting potential conflicts between the two agencies.

立法者對 SEC 缺乏明確的指導或擬議的數位資產分類規則表示失望，他們認為這加劇了數位資產生態系統內的不確定性。他們提到了 Prometheum 宣布後，CFTC 主席 Rostin Behnam 在眾議院金融服務委員會聽證會上重申了該委員會對 ETH 的立場，強調了兩個機構之間的潛在衝突。

Calls for Regulatory Guidance

呼籲監管指導

Citing the ongoing lack of clarity, the lawmakers urged the SEC to provide immediate guidance on the legal status of digital assets and to "establish a clear and predictable framework for the regulation of digital assets." They also emphasized the importance of coordinating with other regulatory agencies to avoid conflicts and ensure a consistent approach.

立法者以持續缺乏明確性為由，敦促美國證券交易委員會立即就數位資產的法律地位提供指導，並「為數位資產的監管建立一個清晰且可預測的框架」。他們還強調與其他監管機構協調以避免衝突並確保採取一種方法的重要性。

Conclusion

結論

The letter from key members of Congress underscores the growing concerns among lawmakers regarding the SEC's approach to Ether classification. The differing views between the SEC and CFTC, as well as the lack of clear regulatory guidance, have created uncertainty and raised questions about the future of digital asset regulation in the United States. It remains to be seen how the SEC will respond to these concerns and whether it will issue any further guidance or proposed rules to address the classification of Ether in the near future.

國會主要成員的這封信突顯了立法者對 SEC 對以太幣分類方法的日益擔憂。 SEC 和 CFTC 之間的不同觀點，以及缺乏明確的監管指導，造成了不確定性，並對美國數位資產監管的未來提出了質疑。美國證券交易委員會將如何回應這些擔憂，以及是否會在不久的將來發布任何進一步的指導或擬議規則來解決以太幣的分類問題，還有待觀察。