2024年加密貨幣產業：挑戰與適應的一年

儘管比特幣價格飆升，價格超過 10 萬美元，但加密貨幣行業仍面臨多重挑戰，包括監管打壓、法律訴訟和不幸的決定。

2024 proved to be a turbulent year for the cryptocurrency industry, witnessing both remarkable triumphs and unfortunate setbacks.

2024 年對加密貨幣產業來說是動盪的一年，既有令人矚目的勝利，也有不幸的挫折。

The year commenced with a heartening surge in cryptocurrency adoption, driven by a Bitcoin price rally that propelled it past the $100,000 mark. This astronomical rise in value rekindled investor enthusiasm and led to significant market gains, ultimately contributing to the achievement of the industry's highest-ever revenue generation.

今年伊始，在比特幣價格上漲推動其突破 10 萬美元大關的推動下，加密貨幣的採用率出現了令人振奮的激增。價值的天文數字般的上漲重新點燃了投資者的熱情，帶來了巨大的市場收益，最終促成了該行業有史以來最高的創收。

However, this triumph was accompanied by a series of challenges that tested the resilience of industry participants and investors alike. These included stringent regulatory crackdowns, high-profile legal battles, and some poor decisions that left a lasting impact on the crypto landscape.

然而，這場勝利也伴隨著一系列挑戰，考驗著產業參與者和投資者的應變能力。其中包括嚴格的監管打擊、備受矚目的法律鬥爭以及一些對加密貨幣格局產生持久影響的糟糕決定。

Germany's decision to conduct an "emergency sale" of almost 50,000 Bitcoin in July, netting 2.6 billion euros ($2.8 billion at the time), proved to be a costly move. As Bitcoin's value surged to $5 billion by December, Germany stood to lose a substantial amount from this hasty sale.

德國決定在 7 月「緊急出售」近 5 萬個比特幣，淨賺 26 億歐元（當時為 28 億美元），事實證明這是一個代價高昂的舉動。隨著比特幣的價值在 12 月飆升至 50 億美元，德國可能會因這次倉促出售而損失慘重。

On the other hand, nations like Bhutan and El Salvador reaped the benefits of their long-term Bitcoin holdings, capitalizing on the rising market prices to bolster their economies.

另一方面，不丹和薩爾瓦多等國家從長期持有比特幣中獲益，利用市價上漲提振經濟。

Despite regulatory hurdles, Bitcoin ATM installations worldwide saw a limited increase in 2024. The global count rose slightly from 36,500 machines in January to 38,600 by year-end. This was due to regulatory crackdowns aimed at curbing financial misconduct, which impacted ATM rollout plans. However, some nations, like Australia, expanded their networks significantly, highlighting the uneven ATM adoption trend.

儘管存在監管障礙，2024 年全球比特幣 ATM 安裝量的增長有限。這是由於旨在遏制金融不當行為的監管打擊，影響了 ATM 的推出計劃。然而，澳洲等一些國家大幅擴展了網絡，凸顯了 ATM 採用趨勢的不平衡。

In a surprising turn of events, Bitcoin Runes, which were introduced to enhance the NFT inscription ecosystem in April, experienced a decline in transaction volumes by December, as older Bitcoin Ordinals regained attention. Initially lauded for boosting network activity, Runes dwindled to only 5% of transaction activity by year's end.

令人驚訝的是，隨著舊的比特幣序號重新受到關注，4 月為增強 NFT 銘文生態系統而推出的比特幣符文到 12 月經歷了交易量下降。最初，符文因促進網路活動而受到稱讚，但到年底，符文僅佔交易活動的 5%。

As global acceptance of cryptocurrencies surged, regulatory pressures mandated operational licenses for crypto services to protect consumers. In China, despite persistent stringent crypto regulations, its mining pools maintained significant control over the Bitcoin network.

隨著全球對加密貨幣的接受度激增，監管壓力要求加密服務獲得營運許可證以保護消費者。在中國，儘管持續嚴格的加密法規，其礦池仍對比特幣網路保持重大控制。

Hong Kong and India also faced their own regulatory challenges, with Hong Kong enforcing licensing compliance and India flagging exchanges for tax violations to the tune of $97 million in unpaid GST.

香港和印度也面臨各自的監管挑戰，香港強制執行許可合規性，而印度則對交易所進行了稅務違規處罰，未繳納商品及服務稅高達 9700 萬美元。

Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, encountered legal difficulties when its top executives, including founder Changpeng Zhao and compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan, faced serious charges. While Zhao was sentenced to prison for violating the Bank Secrecy Act, Gambaryan was acquitted in Nigeria, helping to preserve Binance's market reputation.

幣安是全球最大的加密貨幣交易所之一，其創始人趙長鵬和合規官 Tigran Gambaryan 等高管面臨嚴重指控，因此遇到了法律困難。趙因違反《銀行保密法》被判入獄，而甘巴良在奈及利亞被無罪釋放，幫助維護了幣安的市場聲譽。

These events showcased the crypto sector's adaptability in overcoming legal and operational challenges, highlighting the importance of strategic foresight and collaborative efforts to establish a more resilient and innovative financial landscape. As global acceptance rises and clearer regulations emerge, the lessons of 2024 underscore the necessity of long-term vision and careful decision-making to build a sustainable industry future.

這些活動展示了加密貨幣產業在克服法律和營運挑戰方面的適應性，凸顯了策略遠見和協作努力對於建立更具彈性和創新性的金融格局的重要性。隨著全球接受度的提高和更清晰的法規的出現，2024 年的經驗教訓強調了建立永續產業未來的長期願景和謹慎決策的必要性。