非法串流媒體加密支付激增，達到 2400 萬美元

區塊鏈分析公司 Chainaanalysis 表示，購買盜版線上串流內容的加密資產使用量激增。 Nordic Content Protection (NCP) 是一家致力於打擊電視盜版的非營利組織，它與 Chainaanalysis 合作追蹤與非法串流媒體活動相關的加密地址。從 2019 年到 2023 年，這些地址總共收到了大約 2,400 萬美元，從 2022 年初開始出現了顯著增長。 NCP 的安全經理 Michael Lund 強調，追蹤的地址僅代表問題的一小部分。他估計數億人使用非法串流媒體服務，導致法律服務收入損失數十億美元。

Cryptocurrency Payments Surge for Online Pirated Streaming Content

網路盜版串流內容的加密貨幣支付激增

Copenhagen, Denmark - A recent study conducted by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, in collaboration with Nordic Content Protection (NCP), an anti-piracy non-profit, has revealed a significant increase in the use of cryptocurrency assets for illicit online streaming.

丹麥哥本哈根 - 區塊鏈分析公司 Chainaanalysis 與反盜版非營利組織 Nordic Content Protection (NCP) 合作最近進行的一項研究表明，使用加密貨幣資產進行非法線上串流媒體的情況顯著增加。

Between 2019 and 2023, the total inflows to crypto addresses linked to pirated streaming activities amounted to approximately $24 million. This figure has witnessed a notable upswing since early 2022, continuing unabated into 2023.

2019 年至 2023 年間，與盜版串流活動相關的加密位址的總流入額約為 2,400 萬美元。自 2022 年初以來，這一數字顯著上升，並持續到 2023 年。

Michael Lund, NCP's security manager, emphasized that the tracked addresses do not fully encompass the extent of the problem. "Television piracy poses a global challenge and poses a considerable threat in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas," Lund said. "We estimate that hundreds of millions of users access illicit streaming services, resulting in billions of dollars in lost revenue for legitimate providers. This, in turn, negatively impacts tax revenue, employment opportunities, and the quality of content available."

NCP 安全經理 Michael Lund 強調，追蹤的地址並未完全涵蓋問題的嚴重程度。 「電視盜版構成了全球性挑戰，並對歐洲、中東、亞洲和美洲構成了相當大的威脅，」隆德說。 “我們估計，數億用戶訪問非法串流媒體服務，導致合法提供者損失數十億美元的收入。這反過來又會對稅收、就業機會和可用內容的品質產生負面影響。”

Chainalysis had previously reported that illicit crypto transaction volume experienced a decline in 2023 for the first time since 2020. In 2023, illicit addresses received approximately $24.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency, a significant decrease compared to the $39.6 billion received in 2022. However, in 2020, illicit wallets had received only $9.4 billion worth of crypto. This figure surged to $23.2 billion in 2021.

Chainaanalysis此前曾報告稱，非法加密貨幣交易量在2023年經歷了自2020年以來的首次下降。2023年，非法地址收到了價值約242億美元的加密貨幣，與2022年收到的396億美元相比大幅下降。然而，2020年，非法錢包僅收到價值 94 億美元的加密貨幣。 2021 年這一數字飆升至 232 億美元。

Chainalysis cautions that the actual volume of illicit crypto transactions in 2023 may be higher, as their analysis only considered known illicit addresses.

Chainaanalysis 警告稱，2023 年非法加密貨幣交易的實際數量可能會更高，因為他們的分析僅考慮了已知的非法地址。

The rise in cryptocurrency payments for pirated online streaming poses concerns for the entertainment industry, content creators, and consumers alike. Copyright infringement not only undermines the profitability of legitimate streaming services but also deprives creators of their rightful compensation. Additionally, the illicit use of cryptocurrencies can facilitate anonymous and untraceable transactions, making it difficult to identify and prosecute those involved in piracy.

盜版線上串流加密貨幣支付的增加引起了娛樂業、內容創作者和消費者等的擔憂。侵犯版權不僅損害了合法串流服務的獲利能力，也剝奪了創作者應有的賠償。此外，非法使用加密貨幣可能會促進匿名和無法追蹤的交易，從而難以識別和起訴參與盜版的人。

As a result, law enforcement agencies and anti-piracy organizations are increasingly focusing on combating the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities. By monitoring blockchain transactions, identifying key players, and collaborating with cryptocurrency exchanges, authorities aim to disrupt the flow of funds supporting piracy and protect intellectual property rights.

因此，執法機構和反盜版組織越來越關注打擊使用加密貨幣進行非法活動。透過監控區塊鏈交易、識別關鍵參與者以及與加密貨幣交易所合作，當局旨在擾亂支持盜版的資金流動並保護智慧財產權。