聯準會和比特幣：沒有興趣囤積比特幣

聯準會主席鮑威爾澄清稱，聯準會無意囤積比特幣。在最新政策會議後的記者會上，鮑威爾表示聯準會不允許擁有比特幣。

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stated that the U.S. central bank is not permitted to own bitcoin, and this issue is for Congress to handle.

聯準會主席鮑威爾表示，美國央行不允許擁有比特幣，這個問題由國會處理。

During a press conference following the latest policy meeting, Powell was asked about the possibility of the U.S. government accumulating large amounts of bitcoin, particularly in the context of a potential government-backed Bitcoin reserve.

在最新政策會議後的新聞發布會上，鮑威爾被問到美國政府累積大量比特幣的可能性，特別是在潛在的政府支持的比特幣儲備的背景下。

“We’re not allowed to own bitcoin,” Powell said. “This is something for Congress.”

「我們不被允許擁有比特幣，」鮑威爾說。 “這是國會的事情。”

The idea of a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” has gained traction since President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory. The concept, which was suggested by Trump, proposes that the U.S. government could stockpile bitcoin, potentially using assets seized from criminals.

自從當選總統唐納德·川普贏得選舉以來，「戰略比特幣儲備」的想法受到了關注。這個概念是由川普提出的，提議美國政府可以儲存比特幣，可能會使用從犯罪分子手中扣押的資產。

However, specifics about how this reserve would work remain unclear. Some have speculated that the reserve could involve buying up to 200,000 bitcoins annually, eventually reaching a total of 1 million tokens. This would be funded through the U.S. Treasury’s gold holdings and Fed bank deposits.

然而，有關該儲備金如何運作的具體細節仍不清楚。有人猜測，該儲備可能涉及每年購買多達 20 萬個比特幣，最終達到 100 萬個代幣的總量。這筆資金將透過美國財政部持有的黃金和聯準會銀行存款提供。

Bitcoin has been on an upward trend since Trump’s victory, with its value more than doubling this year. The currency has surged past $100,000, fueled by optimism over Trump’s crypto-friendly policies.

自川普獲勝以來，比特幣一直呈上升趨勢，今年其價值增加了一倍多。在對川普加密貨幣友善政策的樂觀情緒推動下，該貨幣已飆升至 10 萬美元以上。

However, while bitcoin and other crypto assets have gained popularity, they are still largely seen as speculative investments rather than practical alternatives to traditional currency. The volatility of bitcoin and its 15-year history of large price swings make it less effective as a stable store of value or a reliable unit of exchange, two critical aspects of a reserve currency.

然而，儘管比特幣和其他加密資產越來越受歡迎，但它們在很大程度上仍然被視為投機性投資，而不是傳統貨幣的實用替代品。比特幣的波動性及其 15 年價格大幅波動的歷史，使其作為穩定的價值存儲或可靠的交換單位（儲備貨幣的兩個關鍵方面）的有效性降低。

The proposal to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve faces several legal and regulatory hurdles. For one, it would likely require approval from Congress.

創建比特幣戰略儲備的提案面臨一些法律和監管障礙。其一，它可能需要國會的批准。

Additionally, such a move could necessitate new Treasury debt and raise questions about how the government would fund the reserve. Barclays analysts have pointed out that creating a reserve of this size would likely encounter strong resistance from the Fed, given its current stance on crypto assets.

此外，此舉可能需要新的財政部債務，並引發人們對政府如何為儲備金提供資金的疑問。巴克萊分析師指出，鑑於聯準會目前對加密資產的立場，建立如此規模的儲備可能會遇到聯準會的強烈阻力。

Powell’s remarks emphasize that the central bank is not looking for changes to its legal position regarding bitcoin.

鮑威爾的言論強調，央行並不尋求改變對比特幣的法律立場。

Powell and other Fed officials have expressed skepticism toward cryptocurrencies. Although the Fed has not pushed for its own digital dollar, it has focused on monitoring how crypto assets interact with the banking sector.

鮑威爾和其他聯準會官員對加密貨幣表示懷疑。儘管聯準會尚未推動自己的數位美元，但它一直專注於監控加密資產與銀行業的互動方式。

Powell explained that the Fed’s main concern is ensuring that the relationship between crypto businesses and banks does not pose a threat to the stability of the banking system. However, the Fed does not directly regulate crypto assets themselves, leaving that responsibility to other agencies.

鮑威爾解釋說，聯準會的主要擔憂是確保加密貨幣企業與銀行之間的關係不會對銀行體系的穩定構成威脅。然而，聯準會本身並不會直接監管加密資產，而是將這項責任留給了其他機構。

As part of his administration’s focus on crypto, Trump plans to appoint former PayPal executive David Sacks as the White House’s AI and Crypto Czar. He also intends to place pro-crypto consultant Paul Atkins in charge of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

作為其政府對加密貨幣關注重點的一部分，川普計劃任命 PayPal 前高管 David Sacks 為白宮人工智慧和加密貨幣沙皇。他還打算讓支持加密貨幣的顧問保羅阿特金斯 (Paul Atkins) 負責美國證券交易委員會 (Securities and Exchange Commission)。

This signals a shift toward a more hands-off approach from the government on crypto matters. However, the details about what this new leadership will mean for the future of crypto regulation remain to be seen.

這標誌著政府在加密事務上轉向更加不干涉的態度。然而，這一新領導層對加密貨幣監管未來意味著什麼的細節仍有待觀察。