日本拒絕將部分外匯存底轉換為比特幣的提議

這種謹慎的立場與私營部門和多個全球政府對比特幣和其他加密貨幣日益增長的熱情形成鮮明對比。

Japan's government has rejected a proposal to include cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, in the nation's foreign exchange reserves, despite growing enthusiasm for the digital currency in both the private sector and among several global governments.

日本政府拒絕了將比特幣等加密貨幣納入國家外匯存底的提議，儘管私營部門和多個全球政府對數位貨幣的熱情日益高漲。

On December 26, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addressed the proposal from Senator Satoshi Hamada, a member of the House of Councilors, regarding the potential to convert part of Japan's foreign exchange reserves into cryptocurrencies. The government responded with a statement clarifying that cryptocurrencies do not align with Japan's financial reserve strategy.

12 月 26 日，日本首相石破茂就參議院議員濱田聰提出的關於將日本部分外匯儲備轉換為加密貨幣的可能性的提案發表講話。日本政府發表聲明回應，澄清加密貨幣不符合日本的金融儲備策略。

“The current legal framework does not recognize Bitcoin as part of foreign exchange reserves,” the statement read, adding that Bitcoin's inherent volatility makes it unsuitable for the government's strategy, which prioritizes security, liquidity, and stability. The government emphasized that its reserves are intended to stabilize foreign currency-denominated assets and bond markets, not to accommodate speculative, high-risk assets like Bitcoin.

聲明中寫道：「目前的法律框架不承認比特幣是外匯儲備的一部分。」並補充說，比特幣固有的波動性使其不適合政府優先考慮安全性、流動性和穩定性的策略。政府強調，其儲備旨在穩定外幣計價資產和債券市場，而不是容納比特幣等投機性高風險資產。

Prime Minister Ishigeru Ishiba also noted the lack of detailed information on the global movement toward Bitcoin reserves, especially in countries like the United States, where discussions are still in their infancy. “It would be difficult for the government to commit to such a decision at this stage,” he said.

日本首相石破門也指出，缺乏有關全球比特幣儲備動向的詳細信息，特別是在美國等國家，相關討論仍處於起步階段。 「政府現階段很難做出這樣的決定，」他說。

Companies like Metaplanet, often mentioned as a Japanese version of U.S.-based MicroStrategy, have continued to aggressively invest in Bitcoin. Just last week, Metaplanet added 617 BTC to show its bullish outlook for long-term potential. This mirrors the larger trend among companies globally, many of which are increasingly using Bitcoin as a hedge against other financial risks.

Metaplanet 等公司經常被稱為日本版的美國 MicroStrategy，它們繼續積極投資比特幣。就在上週，Metaplanet 增持了 617 BTC，以顯示其對長期潛力的看漲前景。這反映了全球公司的更大趨勢，其中許多公司越來越多地使用比特幣作為對沖其他金融風險的工具。

The move comes as that strategy implemented by MicroStrategy has continued buying Bitcoin as a part of its corporate treasury. Though very volatile, companies like Metaplanet believe holding Bitcoin as a store of value is a good place to be in for the long run, decoupling from the fluctuating dynamics of traditional fiat currencies.

此舉正值 MicroStrategy 實施的策略繼續購買比特幣作為其公司財務的一部分。儘管波動性很大，但 Metaplanet 等公司認為，從長遠來看，持有比特幣作為價值儲存手段是一個不錯的選擇，可以擺脫傳統法定貨幣的波動動態。

The decision by Japan's government bucked the building momentum in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States and Russia, where Bitcoin is increasingly regarded as a possible strategic asset. In the U.S., President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support for a national Bitcoin reserve, along with a number of Republican lawmakers. It comes on the back of the sizable Bitcoin holdings by the U.S. government after criminal seizures, including that from the Silk Road case.

日本政府的決定與世界其他地區的發展勢頭背道而馳，特別是在美國和俄羅斯，比特幣越來越被視為一種可能的戰略資產。在美國，當選總統川普以及一些共和黨議員表示支持國家比特幣儲備。此前，美國政府在刑事查獲（包括絲路案件）後持有大量比特幣。

Moreover, the idea of a Bitcoin reserve has also been suggested by Russian lawmakers, pointing to its stability in comparison with some volatile fiat currencies, at least in countries that face economic sanctions. “Bitcoin could provide a stable solution for countries facing financial isolation,” said Russian lawmaker Anton Tkachev.

此外，俄羅斯立法者也提出了比特幣儲備的想法，指出與一些不穩定的法定貨幣相比，比特幣具有穩定性，至少在面臨經濟制裁的國家是如此。俄羅斯議員安東·特卡喬夫表示：“比特幣可以為面臨金融孤立的國家提供穩定的解決方案。”

Japan's rejection of Bitcoin for its national reserves comes amidst growing interest from global leaders and private sector players. Despite this, Japan's government remains committed to ensuring the security and liquidity of its foreign reserves, which include traditional assets such as government bonds and foreign currency holdings.

日本拒絕將比特幣作為其國家儲備，是因為全球領導人和私營部門參與者的興趣日益濃厚。儘管如此，日本政府仍致力於確保其外匯存底的安全和流動性，其中包括政府公債和外幣持有等傳統資產。

While Japan's position on Bitcoin is firm for the time being, this might change with the dynamic changes in the global financial landscape. Many governments and companies are considering the place of cryptocurrencies in ensuring long-term financial stability. Japan's approach reveals a fragile balance between embracing new financial technologies and safeguarding national economic interests.

儘管日本目前對比特幣的立場堅定，但這種立場可能會隨著全球金融格局的動態變化而改變。許多政府和公司正在考慮加密貨幣在確保長期金融穩定方面的地位。日本的做法揭示了擁抱新金融科技和維護國家經濟利益之間的脆弱平衡。

Meanwhile, as the world discusses Bitcoin and cryptocurrency reserves, Japan's caution puts into view just how difficult it is to introduce decentralized digital assets into conventional financial systems. For now, Japan's focus remains on maintaining stability and security in its foreign exchange policies, while the private sector moves forward with Bitcoin investments despite the risks.

同時，當世界討論比特幣和加密貨幣儲備時，日本的謹慎態度讓人意識到將去中心化數位資產引入傳統金融體係是多麼困難。目前，日本的重點仍是維持外匯政策的穩定和安全，而私部門則不顧風險繼續推動比特幣投資。