賓州透過大膽的新立法步入數位未來

賓州正透過大膽的立法邁入數位未來，旨在鞏固其作為新興數位資產經濟領導者的地位。

Pennsylvania is making bold strides into the digital realm with proposed legislation aimed at solidifying the state's role in the emerging digital asset economy. On October 23, 2024, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2481—dubbed the “Bitcoin Rights” bill by Dennis Porter, co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund—with a decisive 176–26 bipartisan vote.

賓州正在大舉進軍數位領域，擬議的立法旨在鞏固該州在新興數位資產經濟中的作用。 2024 年10 月23 日，賓州眾議院以176 比26 的決定性兩黨投票結果通過了眾議院第2481 號法案，該法案被中本聰行動基金聯合創始人丹尼斯·波特稱為“比特幣權利”法案。

This legislation positions Pennsylvania among states at the forefront of digital asset regulation and underscores its commitment to fostering innovation in the sector while addressing critical issues like economic empowerment and financial inclusion.

這項立法使賓州在數位資產監管方面處於領先地位，並強調其致力於促進該行業的創新，同時解決經濟賦權和金融包容性等關鍵問題。

House Bill 2481 enshrines the rights of individuals and businesses to self-custody digital assets, operate blockchain nodes, and conduct transactions without interference from restrictive municipal ordinances. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and supported by a bipartisan vote, the bill reflects a growing recognition across party lines of blockchain technology’s transformative potential.

眾議院第 2481 號法案規定了個人和企業自行託管數位資產、營運區塊鏈節點以及在不受限制性市政法令幹擾的情況下進行交易的權利。該法案由眾議員麥克·卡貝爾（R-Luzerne）發起並由兩黨投票支持，反映出各黨派派對區塊鏈技術變革潛力的日益認識。

The vote also revealed divisions within the Democratic Party, with all 26 opposing votes coming from Democratic representatives. Nevertheless, prominent members of the Democratic party, including Majority Leader Joanna McClinton (D-Phila/Delaware) and Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Phila), backed the measure highlighting its potential to stimulate economic growth and expand opportunities for underserved communities. Their support signals a broader acknowledgment of blockchain’s role in empowering marginalized groups through equitable access to financial tools.

這次投票也暴露了民主黨內部的分歧，所有26張反對票均來自民主黨代表。儘管如此，民主黨的知名成員，包括多數黨領袖喬安娜·麥克林頓（費城民主黨/特拉華州）和眾議員馬爾科姆·肯雅塔（費城民主黨），支持這項措施，強調其刺激經濟成長和為服務不足的社區增加機會的潛力。他們的支持標誌著人們更廣泛地認識到區塊鏈在透過公平地獲得金融工具來增強邊緣化群體權力方面的作用。

Following the passage of HB 2481, Republican Representatives Mike Cabell and Aaron Kaufer introduced HB 2664 (the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act) on November 14, 2024. If enacted, this legislation would enable the state treasurer to allocate up to 10% of Pennsylvania's General Fund, Rainy Day Fund, and State Investment Fund into bitcoin and crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETPs), as explained in the bill’s legislative memo. This could mean an investment of up to $970 million in bitcoin, leveraging its potential as both a hedge against inflation and a long-term growth asset, as reported by DeCrypt.

在HB 2481 法案通過後，共和黨眾議員Mike Cabell 和Aaron Kaufer 於2024 年11 月14 日提出了HB 2664（比特幣戰略儲備法案）。基金高達10% 的資金正如該法案的立法備忘錄中所解釋的那樣，Rainy Day 基金和國家投資基金投資於比特幣和基於加密貨幣的交易所交易產品（ETP）。根據 DeCrypt 報導，這可能意味著對比特幣進行高達 9.7 億美元的投資，充分利用其作為通膨對沖工具和長期成長資產的潛力。