美國海關和邊境保護（CBP）當局可能錯誤地抓住了數千名比特幣礦工

據報導，自9月左右以來，成千上萬的中國製造的比特幣（BTC）礦工在美國入境口中被抓住，並且截至幾週前才開始再次被釋放。

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities may have mistakenly seized thousands of Bitcoin miners under the impression that they were illegally imported radio frequency devices.

美國海關和邊境保護（CBP）當局可能錯誤地抓住了數千名比特幣礦工，因為他們是非法進口的射頻設備。

The Bitcoin miners, which were made by China, had reportedly been seized at US ports of entry since around September and only began being released again as of a few weeks ago.

據報導，由中國製造的比特幣礦工自9月左右以來就在美國入境港口占領，截至幾週前才開始再次被釋放。

The CBP’s move to seize the Bitcoin miners came at the request of the US Federal Communications Commission Agency, industry players have said.

行業參與者說，在美國聯邦通信委員會局的要求下，CBP抓住比特幣礦工的舉動。

However, Bitcoin mining firm Luxor Technology’s chief operating officer, Ethan Vera, told Cointelegraph that the FCC’s request was made under the mistaken belief that the Bitcoin miners were radio frequency devices.

但是，比特幣礦業公司Luxor Technology的首席運營官Ethan Vera告訴Cointelegraph，FCC的要求是在錯誤地認為比特幣礦工是射頻設備的情況下提出的。

Vera said Luxor saw the radio frequency device “call out” in letters it received from the CBP.

維拉說，盧克索（Luxor）看到了從CBP收到的信件中的射頻設備“呼喚”。

Any device shipped into the US that carries a radio frequency must be disclosed via an FCC 740 form. However, Vera said Bitcoin mining machines aren't designed to send out radio frequency signals.

任何運送到攜帶射頻的設備都必須通過FCC 740表格披露。但是，維拉說，比特幣採礦機並非旨在發送射頻信號。

“Radio Frequency Equipment are devices designed to transmit, receive, or manipulate radio waves. ASICs process electrical signals but do not intentionally generate or transmit radio frequency signals,” he explained.

“射頻設備是旨在傳輸，接收或操縱無線電波的設備。 ASIC處理電信號，但不會故意產生或傳輸射頻信號。”他解釋說。

"This appears to be an error on the part of the FCC in advising CBP to detain the devices. The request was made in the context of a broader effort by the FCC to enforce regulations on the importation of radio frequency devices, which are subject to different reporting requirements than other types of technical equipment."

“這似乎是FCC建議CBP拘留設備的錯誤。該請求是在FCC在更廣泛的努力下對無線電頻率設備進口的規定進行的，該法規比其他類型的技術設備受到不同類型的報告要求。”

According to Vera, the CBP ultimately released the Bitcoin miners after realizing the mistake.

根據維拉（Vera）的說法，CBP意識到這一錯誤後最終釋放了比特幣礦工。

The holdup was initially understood to be related to Bitmain-related chip designer Sophgo, which was caught up in a US Department of Commerce investigation in October after chips like the ones it ordered in Taiwan were found in a Huawei AI processor. Huawei has been under US sanctions since 2019.

最初據了解，該持有與Bitmain相關的芯片設計師Sophgo有關，該秘密索菲（Sophgo）於10月在美國商務部的一項調查中捕獲，此前它像在台灣訂購的籌碼一樣，在Huawei AI處理器中發現。自2019年以來，華為一直受到美國的製裁。

Industry players aren't sure what the political motivations behind the seizures were or how long the situation will persist, Vera noted.

維拉指出，行業參與者不確定癲癇發作背後的政治動機或情況將持續多久。

He added that some Bitcoin mining firms have now rallied behind lobbyist groups to try and get a detailed explanation of the events and to determine the best path forward.

他補充說，一些比特幣採礦公司現在已經在遊說者團體後面集會，試圖對事件進行詳細的解釋，並確定前進的最佳途徑。

The release of the Chinese-made Bitcoin miners comes as the Trump administration imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports.

由於特朗普政府對中國進口徵收10％的關稅，因此中國製造的比特幣礦工的釋放。

Head analyst Mitchell Askew of Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockware Solutions said the tariffs could drive a similar dynamic to what happened in 2021, where Bitcoin application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miner prices soared.

比特幣基礎設施公司公司Blockware Solutions的負責人Mitchell Askew表示，關稅可能會帶來與2021年發生的動態相似的動態，在該公司中，比特幣應用程序特定的集成電路（ASIC）礦工價格飆升。

However, Vera doesn't anticipate "significant disruptions" to the ASIC supply chain, pointing out that many Bitcoin miners imported into the US come from Southeast Asia, not China.

但是，Vera不會預期對ASIC供應鏈的“嚴重破壞”，指出許多進口到美國的比特幣礦工來自東南亞，而不是中國。

"While the tariffs could lead to price increases for consumers, they are unlikely to have a major impact on the supply chain as a whole," he said. "Many Bitcoin miners are imported into the US from countries other than China, such as Taiwan and Vietnam."

他說：“儘管關稅可能會導致消費者的價格上漲，但它們不太可能對整個供應鏈產生重大影響。” “許多比特幣礦工都從中國以外的國家（例如台灣和越南）進口到美國。”

The situation highlights the importance of clear communication and cooperation between government agencies and industry stakeholders in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

這種情況凸顯了政府機構與區塊鍊和加密貨幣領域之間的明確溝通和合作的重要性。

As the industry continues to grow and evolve, it is crucial for policymakers to stay informed about the latest developments and to make decisions that are in the best interests of the American people and the global economy.

隨著行業的不斷發展和發展，決策者必須了解最新發展並做出符合美國人民和全球經濟的最大利益的決策至關重要。

CBP has been contacted for comment.

已聯繫CBP以供評論。

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