巴基斯坦計劃將額外的電力用於比特幣採礦作為減少浪費能量的一種方式

與其他國家不同，巴基斯坦希望將剩餘的權力獻給加密礦業開採。

Pakistan is considering legalizing bitcoin mining as a way to use up extra electricity and generate income, the Pakistan Crypto Council said.

巴基斯坦加密委員會說，巴基斯坦正在考慮將比特幣開採合法化為消耗額外電力並產生收入的一種方式。

The Ministry of Energy is planning a special electricity tariff for industries like bitcoin mining, hoping to attract investors without needing to give them government funds, the PCC said.

PCC說，能源部正在計劃針對比特幣採礦等行業的特殊電力關稅，希望吸引投資者而無需向他們提供政府資金。

Miners prefer cheap electricity, which Pakistan has a surplus of, so the government is trying to bridge this gap and solve a long-standing issue in the power sector, economically.

礦工更喜歡廉價的電力，巴基斯坦的盈餘是造成的，因此政府正試圖彌合這一差距，並在經濟上解決了電力部門的長期問題。

This idea was discussed at length during a key meeting between Power Minister Awais Leghari and Bilal Bin Saqib, the CEO of the newly formed PCC. They explored how Pakistan could become a global hub for cryptocurrency mining.

在電力部長Awais Leghari和新成立的PCC首席執行官Bilal Bin Saqib之間的重要會議上，討論了這個想法。他們探索了巴基斯坦如何成為加密貨幣採礦的全球樞紐。

This meeting was later followed up on by an even bigger gathering, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and attended by top officials, including the State Bank Governor and various regulators. The aim was to decide whether or not Pakistan should legalize and encourage crypto mining as part of its economic strategy.

這次會議後來進行了一次更大的聚會，由財政部長穆罕默德·奧蘭奇布（Muhammad Aurangzeb）主持，並由包括州銀行州長和各種監管機構在內的高級官員參加。目的是決定巴基斯坦是否應合法化並鼓勵加密礦山作為其經濟戰略的一部分。

However, while several countries have tried and failed to manage the huge electricity demand from bitcoin miners, Pakistan’s plan could work.

但是，儘管有幾個國家已經嘗試並且未能管理比特幣礦工的巨大電力需求，但巴基斯坦的計劃可以奏效。

Reports claim that bitcoin miners spend up to 70% of their earnings on electricity. This drove China to ban crypto mining due to environmental concerns, while Kazakhstan initially welcomed it before imposing higher taxes. Iran, on the other hand, offered discounted rates but often suspended mining during periods of peak electricity demand.

報告稱，比特幣礦工在電力上的收入最多花費了70％。由於環境問題，這驅使中國禁止加密開採，而哈薩克斯坦最初對此表示歡迎，然後徵收更高的稅款。另一方面，伊朗提供了折扣價，但在電力高峰時期經常暫停採礦。

But Pakistan is planning to take a different approach. Instead of overloading the national grid with extra demand, the country aims to create a stable and competitive energy supply specifically dedicated to crypto mining. This move could attract global blockchain-based data centers to set up shop in Pakistan.

但是巴基斯坦正計劃採取不同的方法。該國旨在創建專門用於加密礦業的穩定且競爭性的能源供應，而不是將國家電網超載，而是額外的需求。此舉可能會吸引基於全球區塊鏈的數據中心在巴基斯坦開設商店。

If Pakistan manages to welcome mining companies into the country, it could generate a new revenue stream and use its excess power more efficiently.

如果巴基斯坦設法歡迎礦業公司進入該國，它可以產生新的收入來源，並更有效地利用其超額電力。

During the meeting, Bilal Bin Saqib also presented a plan for using Pakistan’s extra energy for bitcoin mining while also making clear rules for the industry. He said that the country should make a policy that fits its own needs and benefits its people.

在會議期間，比拉爾·本·薩基布（Bilal Bin Saqib）還提出了一項計劃，以使用巴基斯坦的額外能量進行比特幣採礦，同時還為該行業製定了明確的規則。他說，該國應制定適合自己需求並受益的政策。

"We discussed the pressing matter of Pakistan's surplus energy and how it can be used to generate revenue for the nation," said the PCC in a statement.

PCC在一份聲明中說：“我們討論了巴基斯坦盈餘能源的緊迫問題，以及如何將其用於為國家產生收入。”

"The council presented a proposal for legalizing and regulating bitcoin mining within the country, presenting a unique opportunity to transform a socio-economic challenge into a significant economic driver."

“理事會提出了一項提議，以使該國境內的比特幣採礦合法化，並提供了將社會經濟挑戰轉變為重要經濟驅動力的獨特機會。”

However, while the plan holds great promise, its success depends largely on swift and efficient execution.

但是，儘管該計劃具有巨大的希望，但其成功在很大程度上取決於迅速有效的執行。

The government will need to move quickly to provide regulatory clarity, ensure compliance with global financial and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and guarantee a stable and competitive energy supply to attract these companies to set up shop in Pakistan.

政府將需要迅速採取行動，以提供法規清晰度，確保遵守全球金融和反洗錢（AML）法規，並保證穩定且競爭性的能源供應，以吸引這些公司在巴基斯坦開設商店。