受全球趨勢影響，日本考慮戰略比特幣儲備

12月11日，日本參議院議員山田正式質疑政府對比特幣儲備的立場。

A member of Japan’s upper house of parliament has formally questioned the government on its stance regarding Bitcoin reserves.

日本上議院的一名議員正式質疑政府對比特幣儲備的立場。

What Happened: On December 11, Hiroshi Yamada, a member of the House of Councillors, submitted a written question to the government as part of the National Diet proceedings. In his submission, Yamada highlighted international discussions, particularly in the U.S., where crypto advocates and some lawmakers have proposed strategic Bitcoin reserves as part of national economic policy.

事件經過：12 月 11 日，參議院議員山田浩 (Hiroshi Yamada) 在國會會議中向政府提交了書面質詢。山田在提交的文件中強調了國際討論，特別是在美國，加密貨幣倡導者和一些立法者提議將比特幣戰略儲備作為國家經濟政策的一部分。

Yamada referenced these discussions and argued that such a move could potentially offer Japan “tremendous market power” and hedge against economic risks. He pointed to the actions of other nations, such as the U.S., that are exploring similar policies.

山田提到了這些討論，並認為此舉可能為日本提供「巨大的市場力量」並對沖經濟風險。他指出美國等其他國家正在探索類似政策。

“Should Japan also introduce a system to convert part of its foreign exchange reserves into crypto assets such as Bitcoin?” Yamada wrote in his submission.

“日本是否也應該引入一種系統，將其部分外匯儲備轉換為比特幣等加密資產？”山田在他的意見書寫道。

Crucial Question: In his submission, Yamada posed a pivotal question that could shape Japan’s future economic strategy. The question pertains to the possibility of Japan establishing a national Bitcoin reserve, a move that would be closely watched by the crypto community worldwide.

關鍵問題：山田在提交的資料中提出了一個可能影響日本未來經濟戰略的關鍵問題。這個問題涉及日本建立國家比特幣儲備的可能性，這一舉動將受到全球加密貨幣社群的密切關注。

As Japan’s fourth-largest economy grapples with economic challenges, including a slowing GDP and an aging population, the government is under pressure to explore new avenues for economic growth and stability. With a GDP of over $4 trillion and foreign exchange reserves of $1.4 trillion, Japan’s adoption of Bitcoin reserves could have a significant impact on global crypto markets.

隨著日本第四大經濟體應對國內生產毛額放緩和人口老化等經濟挑戰，政府面臨探索經濟成長和穩定的新途徑的壓力。日本的 GDP 超過 4 兆美元，外匯存底達到 1.4 兆美元，日本採用比特幣儲備可能會對全球加密市場產生重大影響。

For Japan, Bitcoin reserves could serve as a diversification tool in its foreign exchange reserve, which is the second-largest in the world after China’s. Advocates argue that integrating Bitcoin could bolster Japan’s financial position, especially as cryptocurrency becomes increasingly mainstream and less susceptible to traditional economic booms and busts.

對日本來說，比特幣儲備可以作為其外匯存底的多元化工具，日本是僅次於中國的世界第二大外匯存底。支持者認為，整合比特幣可以增強日本的金融地位，特別是當加密貨幣變得越來越主流且不易受到傳統經濟繁榮和蕭條的影響時。

The conversation adds to the momentum for Bitcoin’s potential role in reshaping national financial systems. While Yamada’s questions represent a significant step toward discussing Bitcoin on a national policy level, it remains to be seen whether the Japanese government will take actionable steps in this direction.

這次對話增強了比特幣在重塑國家金融體系方面的潛在作用的勢頭。雖然山田的問題代表了在國家政策層面上討論比特幣的重要一步，但日本政府是否會朝這個方向採取可行的措施還有待觀察。

Establishing a Bitcoin reserve would mark a dramatic departure from traditional financial policies and would likely face regulatory, political, and public scrutiny. However, the questions being raised at the highest levels of government indicate a growing awareness of Bitcoin and its potential implications for Japan’s economy.

建立比特幣儲備將標誌著與傳統金融政策的巨大背離，並可能面臨監管、政治和公眾的審查。然而，政府最高層提出的問題顯示人們對比特幣及其對日本經濟的潛在影響的認識不斷增強。