傑羅姆·鮑威爾證實聯準會無權持有比特幣

鮑威爾在政策論壇上發表講話，解決了在加密貨幣全球崛起的情況下，聯準會在管理數位貨幣方面所扮演的角色日益受到的質疑。

The Federal Reserve does not have the authority to hold Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, and there are no immediate plans to change that, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.

聯準會主席鮑威爾週五表示，聯準會無權持有比特幣或任何其他加密貨幣，也沒有立即改變這一點的計畫。

Speaking at a policy forum, Powell was asked about the Fed’s role in managing digital currencies, given the global rise of cryptocurrencies.

鮑威爾在政策論壇上發表講話時被問及鑑於加密貨幣在全球的崛起，聯準會在管理數位貨幣方面的作用。

“The Federal Reserve does not have the authority to hold Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, nor are there plans in place to change that,” Powell said.

鮑威爾表示：“美聯儲無權持有比特幣或任何其他加密貨幣，也沒有計劃改變這一現狀。”

This comment comes at a time when central banks around the world are exploring digital currencies. However, Powell said that Bitcoin and similar assets, which are privately issued and decentralized, differ fundamentally from the Federal Reserve’s goals and responsibilities.

這項評論發表之際，世界各國央行都在探索數位貨幣。然而，鮑威爾表示，比特幣和類似資產是私人發行和去中心化的，與聯準會的目標和責任根本不同。

“Bitcoin is speculative and operates outside of the regulatory framework that guides traditional financial systems,” Powell said. He further said that the Fed’s focus remains on ensuring monetary stability and regulating the traditional banking sector.

鮑威爾表示：“比特幣具有投機性，並且在指導傳統金融體系的監管框架之外運作。”他進一步表示，聯準會的重點仍然是確保貨幣穩定和監管傳統銀行業。

Powell also highlighted the distinction between cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC). While Bitcoin operates on a decentralized network without any governing authority, a CBDC would be issued and regulated directly by the Federal Reserve.

鮑威爾也強調了比特幣等加密貨幣與潛在的央行數位貨幣（CBDC）之間的差異。雖然比特幣在沒有任何管理機構的去中心化網路上運行，但 CBDC 將由聯準會直接發行和監管。

The Fed has been researching the feasibility of a digital dollar, though Powell has maintained that any rollout would require careful consideration and Congressional approval.

聯準會一直在研究數位美元的可行性，儘管鮑威爾堅持任何推出都需要仔細考慮和國會批准。

“A CBDC is fundamentally different from Bitcoin. It is a liability of the central bank and designed to coexist with cash and other forms of money,” Powell said.

「CBDC 與比特幣有著根本的不同。它是央行的一項負債，旨在與現金和其他形式的貨幣共存，」鮑威爾說。

Powell’s remarks come amid growing interest in cryptocurrencies from both retail and institutional investors. While the Federal Reserve is limited in its ability to directly engage with cryptocurrencies, its monetary policies and regulatory actions can still have an indirect impact on the crypto market.

鮑威爾發表上述言論之際，散戶和機構投資人對加密貨幣的興趣日益濃厚。儘管聯準會直接參與加密貨幣的能力有限，但其貨幣政策和監管行動仍可對加密貨幣市場產生間接影響。

As the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether the Fed will eventually expand its role in this emerging asset class.

隨著加密貨幣監管環境的不斷發展，聯準會最終是否會擴大在這一新興資產類別中的作用還有待觀察。