據報道，美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 停止了對以太幣 (ETH) 是否符合證券資格的調查

據報道，截至 6 月 19 日，美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 已停止調查以太坊 (ETH) 是否符合證券資格。

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly concluded its investigation into whether Ether (ETH) qualifies as a security, as per a letter from Consensys. The SEC’s approval of spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is being interpreted by some as an updated stance, classifying Ether as a commodity. These developments follow regulatory pressures and recent approvals related to Ether ETFs.

據 Consensys 的一封信信稱，美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 已結束對以太坊 (ETH) 是否符合證券資格的調查。美國證券交易委員會對以太幣現貨交易所交易基金（ETF）的批准被一些人解讀為更新的立場，將以太幣歸類為商品。這些發展是在監管壓力和近期與以太坊 ETF 相關的批准之後發生的。

Laura Brookover, a lawyer from Consensys, commented that there would be “no more protestations from the SEC that Ether is a security.” She attributed this to the SEC’s decision to lift subpoenas on Consensys, correlating with their ETF rule changes that treat Ether as a commodity.

Consensys 的律師 Laura Brookover 評論說，“美國證券交易委員會將不會再抗議以太坊是一種證券。”她將此歸因於 SEC 決定取消對 Consensys 的傳票，這與他們將 ETH 視為商品的 ETF 規則變化有關。

However, the SEC has not officially verified this interpretation, and an SEC spokesperson refrained from commenting on the matter, stating that the commission does not confirm the existence or nonexistence of investigations. This lack of direct confirmation leaves room for interpretation and speculation within the cryptocurrency community and regulatory observers.

不過，美國證券交易委員會尚未正式證實這項解釋，美國證券交易委員會發言人並未對此事發表評論，表示該委員會並未確認是否有調查。這種缺乏直接確認的情況為加密貨幣社群和監管觀察員內部的解釋和猜測留下了空間。

Carol Goforth, a law professor at the University of Arkansas specializing in business associations and securities regulation, argues that approving a spot Ether ETF does not necessarily mean Ether is a commodity. She points out that ETFs are already based on commodities, suggesting that the approval alone does not suffice to define Ether’s classification definitively.

阿肯色大學專門研究商業協會和證券監管的法學教授 Carol Goforth 認為，批准現貨以太幣 ETF 並不一定意味著以太幣是一種商品。她指出 ETF 已經基於大宗商品，這表明僅獲得批准並不足以明確定義以太坊的分類。

In another significant development in the digital currency landscape, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has initiated a pilot for its national digital currency (CBDC), targeting domestic micropayments. The pilot, which commenced on June 21, allows banking customers and tourists on the island of Kish to use the digital rial for transactions.

數位貨幣領域的另一個重大發展是，伊朗中央銀行（CBI）啟動了針對國內小額支付的國家數位貨幣（CBDC）試點。該試點於 6 月 21 日開始，允許基什島上的銀行客戶和遊客使用數位裡亞爾進行交易。

Kish, an island in the Persian Gulf, is a major tourist hub and operates as one of Iran’s free trade zones. This setting provides a unique environment for testing the digital rial, facilitating transactions through a barcode scanning system. This pilot introduces an alternative payment method alongside traditional cash and bank cards, potentially paving the way for broader adoption of the digital rial within Iran.

基什是波斯灣的一個島嶼，是一個主要的旅遊中心，也是伊朗的自由貿易區之一。此設定提供了一個獨特的環境來測試數位裡亞爾，透過條碼掃描系統促進交易。該試點計畫在傳統現金和銀行卡之外引入了另一種支付方式，可能為伊朗境內更廣泛採用數位裡亞爾鋪平道路。

Uphold, a cryptocurrency exchange, has notified its European users that it will end support for six stablecoins, including Tether, Frax Protocol (FRAX), Gemini dollar (GUSD), Pax dollar (USDP), and TrueUSD (TUSD), starting from July 1. This decision aligns with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

加密貨幣交易所 Uphold 已通知其歐洲用戶，將從 7 月開始終止對六種穩定幣的支持，包括 Tether、Frax Protocol (FRAX)、Gemini Dollar (GUSD)、Pax Dollar (USDP) 和 TrueUSD (TUSD) 1. 該決定符合歐盟加密資產市場監管(MiCA)。

Users holding these stablecoins must convert them to other cryptocurrencies by June 28, after which Uphold will automatically convert any remaining balances into USD Coin. MiCA, effective June 30, imposes stricter regulatory requirements on fiat-backed stablecoins and e-money tokens that have surpassed specified adoption thresholds.

持有這些穩定幣的用戶必須在 6 月 28 日之前將其轉換為其他加密貨幣，之後 Uphold 將自動將任何剩餘餘額轉換為美元代幣。 MiCA 於 6 月 30 日生效，對超過指定採用門檻的法幣支持的穩定幣和電子貨幣代幣實施更嚴格的監管要求。

Moreover, these regulations mandate that fiat-backed stablecoins maintain a 1:1 ratio of liquid reserves and that issuers establish and sustain a reserve of assets held in custody by a third party, segregated from other assets. Additionally, algorithmic stablecoins are outright banned under these new rules.

此外，這些法規要求法幣支持的穩定幣保持 1:1 的流動儲備比率，並且發行人建立並維持由第三方託管的資產儲備，與其他資產隔離。此外，根據這些新規則，演算法穩定幣被徹底禁止。

Italy is set to enhance its oversight of cryptocurrency markets in compliance with the MiCA regulatory framework. The new regulations aim to prevent insider trading and market manipulation, and fines based on the severity of the violations range from 5,000 to 5 million euros.

義大利將根據 MiCA 監管框架加強對加密貨幣市場的監管。新規定旨在防止內線交易和市場操縱，根據違規嚴重程度處以 5,000 至 500 萬歐元不等的罰款。

The MiCA framework compels blockchain firms to navigate challenging regulatory landscapes. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols face tough choices between full decentralization and adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) regulations. This increased surveillance marks a significant step in Italy’s approach to regulating the rapidly evolving digital asset market.

MiCA 框架迫使區塊鏈公司應對充滿挑戰的監管環境。去中心化金融（DeFi）協議面臨著完全去中心化和遵守反洗錢（AML）和了解你的客戶（KYC）法規之間的艱難選擇。這種加強監管標誌著義大利在監管快速發展的數位資產市場方面邁出了重要一步。