巴拉圭提議暫停採礦以緩和加密貨幣繁榮

由於擔心非法採礦作業竊取電力並擾亂電力供應，巴拉圭立法者提出一項法案，暫時禁止加密貨幣挖礦及相關活動，包括加密貨幣質押和錢包。這項為期 180 天的禁令旨在解決上巴拉那地區加密礦場激增的問題，據報道，該地區被豐富的水力發電所吸引，並導致停電。

Paraguay Proposes Temporary Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining and Activities

巴拉圭提議暫時禁止加密貨幣開採和活動

Asunción, Paraguay - Paraguay's legislature has introduced a bill seeking to temporarily prohibit cryptocurrency mining and related activities within the nation's borders. The proposed law, presented on April 4th, aims to address concerns over illegal crypto mines allegedly responsible for power theft and disruptions in electricity supply.

巴拉圭亞松森 - 巴拉圭立法機構提出了一項法案，尋求暫時禁止該國境內的加密貨幣開採及相關活動。這項擬議的法律於 4 月 4 日提出，旨在解決人們對非法加密貨幣礦場的擔憂，這些礦場涉嫌造成竊電和電力供應中斷。

The draft legislation encompasses a wide range of crypto-related activities, including "the installation of crypto mining farms," "the creation, conservation, storage, and commercialization" of cryptocurrencies, and "the creation of new crypto assets." The scope of the ban also extends to "the conservation and storage activities of crypto assets," effectively targeting crypto staking and wallets.

該立法草案涵蓋了廣泛的加密相關活動，包括「加密礦場的安裝」、加密貨幣的「創建、保存、儲存和商業化」以及「新加密資產的創建」。該禁令的範圍還延伸到“加密資產的保存和儲存活動”，有效針對加密貨幣質押和錢包。

The proposed ban would remain in effect for 180 days, approximately six months, or until a comprehensive law is enacted and the National Electricity Administration (ANDE), the country's power grid operator, assures sufficient energy supply to crypto miners without compromising the electricity needs of other Paraguayan consumers.

擬議的禁令將持續180 天（大約六個月），或直到頒布一項全面的法律並且該國的電網營運商國家電力局（ANDE）確保為加密貨幣礦工提供充足的能源供應，而不影響加密貨幣礦工的電力需求。其他巴拉圭消費者。

The draft highlights the "significant boom" in crypto mining operations within Paraguay, citing the nation's "abundant hydroelectric energy" as a major attraction. The Alto Paraná region, located in the southeast of the country and bordering Brazil and Argentina, has emerged as a hotspot for crypto miners. Notably, the region hosts the Itaipu hydroelectric dam, the third largest in the world, which supplies all of Paraguay's domestic electricity requirements.

該草案強調了巴拉圭境內加密貨幣挖礦業務的“顯著繁榮”，並指出該國“豐富的水力發電能源”是一個主要吸引力。位於該國東南部、與巴西和阿根廷接壤的上巴拉那地區已成為加密貨幣礦工的熱點。值得注意的是，該地區擁有世界第三大的伊泰普水力發電廠，滿足巴拉圭國內的所有電力需求。

According to the draft, 50 cases of interrupted power supply have been linked to crypto miners illegally connecting to the grid in the Alto Paraná region since February. ANDE estimates that each "crypto mining farm" incurs approximately $94,900 (700 million Paraguayan guaraníes) in damages and losses. The annual estimated losses in Alto Paraná could reach up to $60 million (420 billion Paraguayan guaraníes).

根據草案，自 2 月以來，上巴拉那地區已發生 50 起供電中斷案件，與非法接入電網的加密貨幣礦工有關。 ANDE 估計每個「加密礦場」遭受約 94,900 美元（7 億巴拉圭瓜拉尼）的損害和損失。上巴拉那州每年的估計損失可能高達 6,000 萬美元（4,200 億巴拉圭瓜拉尼）。

Proponents of the proposed ban argue that crypto regulation would enable Paraguay to enhance industry oversight. They contend that the current legal vacuum surrounding digital assets has created challenges, including a lack of consumer protection and potential involvement in money laundering and tax evasion.

擬議禁令的支持者認為，加密貨幣監管將使巴拉圭能夠加強行業監管。他們認為，目前圍繞數位資產的法律真空帶來了挑戰，包括缺乏消費者保護以及可能參與洗錢和逃稅。

In 2022, Paraguay nearly passed a tax and legal framework for the crypto mining and crypto sector. However, then-president Mario Abdo Benítez vetoed the legislation, citing concerns that the high power consumption associated with mining could hinder the development of a sustainable energy system.

2022 年，巴拉圭幾乎通過了加密貨幣挖礦和加密產業的稅收和法律框架。然而，時任總統馬裡奧·阿卜杜·貝尼特斯否決了這項立法，理由是擔心採礦帶來的高能耗可能會阻礙永續能源系統的發展。

The proposed temporary ban on crypto mining and related activities has sparked mixed reactions. While some industry insiders view the measure as a necessary step to address illegal operations and protect the electricity supply, others express concerns about the potential impact on legitimate businesses and innovation in the blockchain sector. The bill is currently under review by the Paraguayan Congress, and public consultations are expected to take place before a final decision is made.

擬議的暫時禁止加密貨幣挖礦及相關活動的提議引發了不同的反應。雖然一些業內人士認為該措施是解決非法營運和保護電力供應的必要步驟，但其他人則對這對合法企業和區塊鏈領域創新的潛在影響表示擔憂。該法案目前正在接受巴拉圭國會的審查，預計在做出最終決定之前將進行公眾諮詢。