FTX 前老闆 Sam Bankman-Fried 入獄 25 年

FTX 前執行長 Sam Bankman-Fried 因其在加密貨幣交易所倒閉中所扮演的角色而被判處 25 年監禁。班克曼-弗里德被判犯有七項刑事指控，包括電匯詐欺和洗錢，之後作出了判決。在其他消息方面，Fidelity 已向SEC 提交了S-1 申請，要求購買帶有質押功能的現貨以太幣交易所交易基金(ETF)，而美國法院則駁回了Coinbase 駁回SEC 對該交易所提起的訴訟的動議。

Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

薩姆·班克曼-弗里德被判處 25 年監禁

In a momentous development for the cryptocurrency industry, former FTX CEO Sam "SBF" Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The sentencing follows a guilty plea to seven felony charges, including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York handed down the sentence, citing Bankman-Fried's role in orchestrating a massive fraud that resulted in billions of dollars in losses for investors. The sentence marks a significant milestone in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the collapse of FTX and its affiliated trading platform, Alameda Research.

FTX 前執行長 Sam「SBF」Bankman-Fried 被判處 25 年監禁，這是加密貨幣產業的重大發展。判決是在對七項重罪指控認罪後做出的，其中包括電信詐欺和共謀洗錢。紐約南區聯邦法官劉易斯·卡普蘭 (Lewis Kaplan) 宣判了這一判決，理由是班克曼·弗里德 (Bankman-Fried) 策劃了一起大規模欺詐案，導致投資者損失數十億美元。該判決標誌著圍繞 FTX 及其附屬交易平台 Alameda Research 崩潰正在進行的法律訴訟中的一個重要里程碑。

Constancy Files for Spot Ether ETF with Staking

Constancy 申請有質押的現貨以太 ETF

Constancy Investments, a financial services giant, has filed an S-1 application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposed ETF would allow investors to gain exposure to Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, without having to purchase and hold the asset directly. Notably, the ETF will also provide the option for investors to stake a portion of their ETH holdings, offering the potential for passive income. The filing represents a significant step towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency assets.

金融服務巨擘 Constancy Investments 已向美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 提交 S-1 申請，推出現貨以太幣交易所交易基金 (ETF)。擬議的 ETF 將允許投資者獲得以太幣 (ETH) 的投資，而以太幣是按市值計算的第二大加密貨幣，而無需直接購買和持有該資產。值得注意的是，該 ETF 還將為投資者提供抵押其持有的部分 ETH 的選項，從而提供被動收入的潛力。該文件代表加密貨幣資產主流採用的重要一步。

SEC Lawsuit Against Coinbase Moves Forward

SEC 針對 Coinbase 的訴訟取得進展

In a major legal setback for Coinbase, a United States court has denied the company's motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange. The lawsuit alleges that Coinbase violated federal securities laws by listing 13 tokens that the SEC claims are securities. Coinbase had argued that the SEC lacked authority over cryptocurrency exchanges and that the tokens in question were not securities. The court's decision allows the SEC to pursue its case against Coinbase, a potentially significant development in the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency exchanges.

美國法院駁回了該公司駁回美國證券交易委員會針對該加密貨幣交易所提起的訴訟的動議，這對 Coinbase 來說是一次重大的法律挫折。該訴訟指控 Coinbase 列出 SEC 聲稱屬於證券的 13 種代幣，違反了聯邦證券法。 Coinbase 辯稱，美國證券交易委員會缺乏對加密貨幣交易的權威，相關代幣不是證券。法院的裁決允許 SEC 繼續針對 Coinbase 提起訴訟，這可能是加密貨幣交易所監管領域的重大進展。

SEC Seeks $2B in Fines and Penalties from Ripple

SEC 向 Ripple 尋求 20 億美元罰款和處罰

The U.S. SEC has reportedly requested a $2 billion fine and penalty from Ripple Labs, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency. According to Ripple's chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, the SEC has filed a motion with a federal judge seeking the hefty fine. Alderoty has accused the SEC of engaging in "false, mischaracterized, and misleading statements" in its pursuit of the case. The SEC's actions highlight the ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding the regulation of cryptocurrencies and their classification as securities.

據報道，美國 SEC 已要求 XRP 加密貨幣背後的公司 Ripple Labs 處以 20 億美元的罰款和罰款。 Ripple 首席法律官 Stuart Alderoty 表示，美國證券交易委員會已向聯邦法官提出動議，要求處以巨額罰款。阿爾德羅蒂指責美國證券交易委員會在追查此案時做出「虛假、錯誤描述和誤導性陳述」。美國證券交易委員會的行動凸顯了圍繞加密貨幣監管及其證券分類的持續法律不確定性。

Canadian Authorities Seize Assets Linked to QuadrigaCX

加拿大當局扣押與 QuadrigaCX 相關的資產

In a move to recover funds from the defunct QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange, Canadian authorities have obtained an unexplained wealth order. The order empowers them to seize assets, including cash, gold bars, and luxury items, linked to a co-founder of QuadrigaCX. The alleged proceeds of criminal activities were discovered in a safe deposit box. The move signifies efforts to unravel the mysteries surrounding QuadrigaCX's collapse and compensate investors who lost funds in the exchange's demise.

為了從已倒閉的 QuadrigaCX 加密貨幣交易所追回資金，加拿大當局獲得了一份不明財富令。該命令使他們能夠扣押與 QuadrigaCX 聯合創始人有關的資產，包括現金、金條和奢侈品。據稱犯罪活動的收益是在一個保險箱中發現的。此舉標誌著我們正在努力解開 QuadrigaCX 倒閉的謎團，並賠償因該交易所倒閉而損失資金的投資者。

Market Movements: Bitcoin Crosses $69,000

市場走勢：比特幣突破 69,000 美元

At the end of the week, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $69,437, Ether (ETH) at $3,482, and XRP at $0.62. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.62 trillion. Core (CORE), Dogwifhat (WIF), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) emerged as the top three altcoin gainers, while KuCoin Token (KCS), Fantom (FTM), and Bittensor (TAO) were the top three altcoin losers.

截至本週末，比特幣 (BTC) 交易價格為 69,437 美元，以太幣 (ETH) 交易價格為 3,482 美元，XRP 交易價格為 0.62 美元。加密貨幣總市值為 2.62 兆美元。 Core (CORE)、Dogwifhat (WIF) 和比特幣現金 (BCH) 成為漲幅前三的山寨幣，而 KuCoin Token (KCS)、Fantom (FTM) 和 Bittensor (TAO) 是跌幅前三名的山寨幣。

Memorable Quotations:

難忘的語錄：

"When not lying, [Sam Bankman-Fried] was evasive, hair splitting, making an attempt to get the prosecutors to rephrase questions for him. I've been doing this job for shut for 30 years. I've by no means seen a performance like that."

「當山姆·班克曼-弗里德（Sam Bankman-Fried）不撒謊時，他總是閃爍其詞、吹毛求疵，試圖讓檢察官為他重新表述問題。我從事這項工作已經30 年了。我從來沒有見過這樣的情況。”這樣的表演。”

• Lewis Kaplan, senior judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

"Yes, over time, we continue to see greater adoption of nonprofits accepting cryptocurrency donations. The market has become too big to ignore."

美國紐約南區地方法院高級法官劉易斯·卡普蘭（Lewis Kaplan）「是的，隨著時間的推移，我們繼續看到越來越多的非營利組織接受加密貨幣捐贈。市場變得太大而不容忽視。”

• Alex Wilson, co-founder of The Giving Block

"I'm very bullish on the long-term viability of Bitcoin."

Alex Wilson，The Giving Block 聯合創始人“我非常看好比特幣的長期生存能力。”

• Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock

"Demand for Bitcoin is fast outstripping the new supply, and that is something we've never really had in earlier cycles."

貝萊德首席執行官拉里·芬克（Larry Fink）“對比特幣的需求正在迅速超過新的供應，這是我們在早期週期中從未真正遇到過的情況。”

• Simon Peters, market analyst at eToro

"Ripple is well-positioned to pay a major civil penalty."

eToro 市場分析師 Simon Peters “Ripple 完全有能力支付重大民事罰款。”

• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

"The [spot Ether ETF] case is just as strong as it was for spot #Bitcoin ETFs."

美國證券交易委員會“[現貨以太 ETF] 的情況與現貨#比特幣 ETF 一樣強勁。”

• Craig Salm, chief legal officer at Grayscale

Prediction of the Week: Bitcoin Poised for 'Huge' Short Squeeze

Grayscale 首席法律官 Craig Salm 本週預測：比特幣準備迎接「大規模」空頭擠壓

As Bitcoin hovers around the $70,000 mark, analysts predict a potential "huge" short squeeze. They posit that diminishing downtrends and accelerating uptrends are squeezing short-sellers, potentially driving Bitcoin's price to $80,000. Data shows that if Bitcoin reaches $75,000, a substantial $3.85 billion in short positions could be liquidated.

隨著比特幣徘徊在 70,000 美元大關附近，分析師預測可能會出現「巨大」的空頭擠壓。他們認為，下降趨勢的減弱和上升趨勢的加速正在擠壓賣空者，可能將比特幣的價格推至 8 萬美元。數據顯示，如果比特幣達到 7.5 萬美元，則價值 38.5 億美元的空頭部位可能會被清算。

FUD of the Week: US Charges KuCoin with AML Violations

本週 FUD：美國指控 KuCoin 違反反洗錢法

In a serious blow to the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed indictments against KuCoin and two of its founders. The charges allege conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business and violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. The DOJ claims that KuCoin handled over $5 billion in "suspicious and criminal funds." The move raises concerns about the potential for increased regulatory scrutiny and enforcement actions against cryptocurrency exchanges.

美國司法部（DOJ）對 KuCoin 及其兩位創始人提起了起訴，對加密貨幣行業造成了嚴重打擊。這些指控指控串謀經營未經許可的貨幣傳輸業務並違反《銀行保密法》。美國司法部聲稱 KuCoin 處理了超過 50 億美元的「可疑犯罪資金」。此舉引發了人們對加密貨幣交易所可能加強監管審查和執法行動的擔憂。

Munchables Hacker Returns Stolen Ether

Munchables 駭客歸還被盜的以太幣

In a surprising turn of events, the hacker who stole over 17,400 ETH from the Ethereum-based game Munchables has returned the stolen funds without demanding a ransom. The hack was initially attributed to a North Korean developer hired by the Munchables team. The hacker's decision to return the stolen assets has garnered praise and speculation about their motives.

令人驚訝的是，從以太坊的遊戲 Munchables 中竊取了超過 17,400 ETH 的駭客在沒有索要贖金的情況下歸還了被盜資金。這次駭客攻擊最初歸因於 Munchables 團隊僱用的一名北韓開發人員。駭客歸還被盜資產的決定贏得了讚譽，也引發了對其動機的猜測。

US Lawmakers Demand SEC Clarity on Ether Custody

美國立法者要求美國證券交易委員會明確以太幣託管問題

US lawmakers have urged SEC Chair Gary Gensler to clarify the agency's position on crypto agency Prometheum's plans to offer institutional custody services for Ether. The lawmakers argue that Prometheum's announcement conflicts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) classification of ETH as a non-security digital asset. The request highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the regulatory treatment of Ether and other cryptocurrencies.

美國立法者敦促 SEC 主席加里·詹斯勒 (Gary Gensler) 澄清該機構對加密貨幣機構 Prometheum 計劃為以太幣提供機構託管服務的立場。立法者認為，Prometheum 的聲明與商品期貨交易委員會 (CFTC) 將 ETH 歸類為非安全數位資產相衝突。該請求凸顯了圍繞以太坊和其他加密貨幣的監管處理正在進行的爭論。