加密法規的關鍵時刻

加密貨幣行業處於監管十字路口。隨著2024年的展開，兩種主導力量之間的意識形態戰鬥 - 克里斯汀·史密斯的區塊鏈協會和索拉納新推出的政策研究所之間的意識形態戰鬥。

In the burgeoning realm of cryptocurrency, the landscape of regulation is rapidly evolving, setting the stage for a pivotal moment as 2024 unfolds. At the heart of this transformation lie two dominant forces: Kristin Smith's Blockchain Association and Solana's newly launched $10 million Policy Institute. Together, they are shaping the ideological battle that will decide the trajectory of crypto in the years to come.

在加密貨幣的新興領域中，監管的景觀正在迅速發展，隨著2024年的展開，為關鍵時刻奠定了基礎。這種轉型的核心是兩個主導力量：克里斯汀·史密斯（Kristin Smith）的區塊鏈協會和索拉納（Solana）新推出的1000萬美元政策研究所。他們一起塑造了意識形態之戰，該戰鬥將在未來幾年中決定加密貨幣的軌跡。

While the Blockchain Association, with its history of securing small legislative victories and pragmatic approach, has long been the most prominent voice for crypto in Washington, Solana's initiative brings a purist vision of unyielding decentralization to the table. This difference in philosophy is crucial, especially with major regulatory bills like the Financial Innovation and Technology (FIT) Bill for crypto, also known as the Lummis-Gillibrand Bill, currently stalled in Congress.

雖然區塊鏈協會憑藉獲得小小的立法勝利和務實的方法的歷史，一直是華盛頓加密貨幣的最傑出聲音，但索拉納的倡議將純粹的純粹主義者願景帶到了桌子上。哲學上的這種差異至關重要，尤其是在主要監管法案（如金融創新和技術（FIT）的加密法案（也稱為Lummis-Gillibrand法案））中，目前在國會停滯不前。

Moreover, the presence of Senator Elizabeth Warren's anti-crypto legislation, which has gained momentum due to concerns over financial stability and consumer protection, threatens to overturn any progress made by crypto lobbyists.

此外，由於對金融穩定和消費者的保護的擔憂，參議員伊麗莎白·沃倫（Elizabeth Warren）的反克里普托立法的存在威脅要推翻加密遊說者的任何進展。

"Senator Warren is trying to shut down Web3. She’s said some pretty nasty things about crypto in the past and is part of the generation of politicians who don't like new technology," said Solana Policy Institute founder Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yardi.

Solana Policy Institute創始人Solana Labs首席執行官Anatoly Yardi說：“沃倫參議員試圖關閉Web3。她說過一些關於加密貨幣的令人討厭的事情，並且是不喜歡新技術的政治家一代的一部分。”

Together, these factors are setting the stage for a clash of ideologies that could have far-reaching implications for the crypto industry.

這些因素共同為一系列意識形態衝突奠定了基礎，這些意識形態可能對加密行業產生深遠的影響。

Blockchain Association's Pragmatic Approach Yields Small Victories

區塊鏈協會的務實方法產生了小胜利

Kristin Smith's Blockchain Association has been the leading voice of the crypto industry in the U.S., advocating for minimal changes to existing regulations while highlighting the potential benefits of blockchain technology for the American economy.

克里斯汀·史密斯（Kristin Smith）的區塊鏈協會一直是美國加密行業的領先聲音，主張對現有法規的最小變化，同時強調了區塊鏈技術對美國經濟的潛在好處。

This pragmatic approach has yielded small but noteworthy victories. For instance, after a year of lobbying efforts, the Biden administration included provisions for crypto in the executive order on advancing antitrust, consumer protection, and competition policy.

這種務實的方法取得了少量但值得注意的勝利。例如，經過一年的遊說努力，拜登政府在行政命令中納入了加密貨幣的規定，以推進反托拉斯，消費者保護和競爭政策。

However, critics argue that these compromises have diluted the fundamental ethos of decentralization and disregarded the broader concerns raised by crypto critics.

然而，批評家認為，這些妥協已經稀釋了權力下放的基本精神，並忽略了加密批評家提出的更廣泛的關注。

"The Blockchain Association has been focused on securing small wins within the existing system, which some members of the crypto community feel is part of the problem," said Jameson Block, a crypto startup founder. "They are trying to integrate crypto into the same financial structures that crypto is trying to disrupt."

Crypto初創公司創始人Jameson Block表示：“區塊鏈協會一直致力於在現有系統中獲得小胜利，加密社區的一些成員認為這是問題的一部分。” “他們試圖將加密貨幣集成到加密貨幣試圖破壞的相同財務結構中。”

Solana's Policy Institute: A Radical Push for Decentralization

索拉納的政策研究所：激進的推動權力下放

In contrast to the incremental approach of the Blockchain Association, Solana's Policy Institute is taking a more radical stance, focusing on preserving the core principles of decentralization and pushing back against what it sees as excessive government intervention.

與區塊鏈協會的漸進式方法相反，索拉納的政策研究所正在採取更加激進的立場，重點是保留權力下放的核心原則，並反對它認為過度的政府乾預。

Announced in April, the institute will be funded by Solana Labs, the company behind the Solana blockchain, and will have a $10 million war chest to support its policy initiatives.

該研究所於4月宣布，該研究所將由Solana區塊鏈背後的公司Solana Labs資助，並將擁有1000萬美元的戰爭箱來支持其政策計劃。

The institute will focus on three key areas: U.S. crypto policy, engaging with lawmakers and regulatory bodies on issues related to blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dapps). It will also analyze the legal and economic landscape of crypto in the U.S. and advise Solana Labs accordingly.

該研究所將重點關註三個關鍵領域：美國加密政策，與立法者和監管機構互動與區塊鏈技術和分散應用有關的問題（DAPPS）。它還將分析美國加密貨幣的法律和經濟格局，並相應地建議Solana Labs。

Finally, the institute will serve as a hub for research and discussion on the future of decentralized technology and its role in shaping a more inclusive and equitable society.

最後，該研究所將作為研究和討論的樞紐，討論分散技術的未來及其在塑造更具包容性和公平社會中的作用。

"We are committed to working with policymakers to ensure that crypto is regulated in a fair and balanced manner that supports innovation and economic growth," said Yardi.

Yardi說：“我們致力於與決策者合作，以確保以公平，平衡的方式對加密貨幣進行監管，以支持創新和經濟增長。”

However, this purist approach could alienate lawmakers who are more interested in the practical implications of crypto for financial stability and consumer protection. It also sets Solana's initiative on a collision course with Senator Warren's anti-crypto campaign, which has gained traction among policymakers.

但是，這種純粹的方法可以疏遠對加密對金融穩定和消費者保護的實際影響更感興趣的立法者。它還在與參議員沃倫（Warren）的反克里普托（Anti-Crypto）運動的碰撞課程中設定了索拉納（Solana）的倡議，該運動已在政策制定者中受到關注。

FIT Bill and Senator Warren's Anti-Crypto Agenda Hang in the Balance

FIT Bill和參議員Warren的反克里普托議程處於平衡狀態

Two major pieces of legislation currently define the crypto policy landscape. The FIT Bill, which began in 2021 with the Lummis-Gillibrand Bill, aims to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto firms, placing securities regulation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and commodities regulation with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

目前有兩項主要立法定義了加密政策格局。該法案始於2021年，該法案始於Lummis-Gillibrand法案，旨在為加密貨幣公司創建一個全面的監管框架，將證券監管與證券交易委員會（SEC）（SEC）和商品監管一起與商品期貨交易委員會（CFTC）。

However, this bill has stalled in Congress due to differing opinions on how best to integrate crypto into the U.S. financial system. Some lawmakers are concerned that the bill grants too much power to the SEC and fails to adequately address the risks of crypto to consumers and the broader economy.

但是，由於如何最好地將加密貨幣整合到美國金融體系中，該法案在國會中停滯不前。一些立法者擔心該法案為SEC提供了太多的權力，並且未能充分解決對消費者和更廣泛經濟的加密風險。

Meanwhile, Senator Warren has been a vocal critic of crypto, raising concerns about its use in illicit activities, the potential for financial instability, and the lack of consumer protections. She has also spoken out against what she sees as undue influence by crypto lobbyists on lawmakers.

同時，沃倫參議員一直是加密貨幣的聲音批評者，引起了人們對非法活動的使用，金融不穩定的潛力以及缺乏消費者保護的擔憂。她還對加密遊說者對立法者的影響不當。

Together, these bills will determine the fate of crypto in the U.S. If the FIT Bill is passed, it could provide much-needed clarity for crypto

這些法案在一起，將確定美國加密貨幣的命運，如果通過合適的法案，它可能會為加密貨幣提供急需的清晰度