韓元擊敗美元成為加密貨幣交易首選貨幣

2024 年第一季度，韓元取代美元成為加密貨幣交易的主要貨幣，累計交易量為 4,560 億美元，而美元為 4,450 億美元。這一轉變反映了韓國加密貨幣市場的強勁，該市場由五家持牌交易所主導，其中 Upbit 佔據 80% 的市場份額。主要交易所 Crypto.com 和 Binance 也正在進入市場，民主黨的選舉勝利預計將進一步提振加密貨幣產業。政府也正在加強監管，包括《虛擬資產使用者保護法》，以保護投資者並為該產業建立法律框架。

South Korean Won Surpasses US Dollar as Preferred Currency for Cryptocurrency Trading

韓元超越美元成為加密貨幣交易首選貨幣

Seoul, South Korea - In a groundbreaking development for the global cryptocurrency market, the South Korean won has emerged as the most widely used currency for crypto trading during the first quarter of 2024.

韓國首爾 - 韓元已成為 2024 年第一季加密貨幣交易中使用最廣泛的貨幣，這是全球加密貨幣市場的突破性發展。

According to a comprehensive report by renowned research firm Kaiko, the cumulative won trade volume on centralized crypto exchanges during this period reached an astonishing $456 billion, eclipsing the $445 billion volume reported in US dollars.

根據著名研究公司 Kaiko 的綜合報告，在此期間中心化加密貨幣交易所的韓元累計交易額達到驚人的 4,560 億美元，超過了以美元計算的 4,450 億美元交易額。

"The South Korean won has surpassed the US dollar in terms of cumulative trade volume during Q1 2024, marking a significant milestone in the global crypto landscape," Kaiko stated in its data report.

Kaiko 在其數據報告中表示：“就 2024 年第一季的累積交易量而言，韓元已超過美元，這標誌著全球加密貨幣領域的一個重要里程碑。”

South Korea's Booming Crypto Market

韓國蓬勃發展的加密貨幣市場

South Korea has long been recognized as a hotbed of cryptocurrency activity, boasting one of the world's most vibrant and active digital asset markets. During the crypto bull run in March, the local crypto trade volume briefly surpassed that of the country's stock market.

韓國長期以來一直被認為是加密貨幣活動的溫床，擁有世界上最具活力和最活躍的數位資產市場之一。在 3 月的加密貨幣多頭期間，當地加密貨幣交易量曾短暫超過該國股市。

Five fully licensed exchanges dominate the South Korean crypto market: Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax. Kaiko's research indicates that Upbit, the market leader, typically accounts for over 80% of the market share.

五家獲得完全許可的交易所主導了韓國加密貨幣市場：Upbit、Bithumb、Coinone、Korbit 和 Gopax。 Kaiko 的研究表明，市場領導者 Upbit 通常佔據 80% 以上的市場份額。

To further penetrate this lucrative market, major global exchanges Crypto.com and Binance have established a presence in South Korea. Crypto.com recently announced the launch of its retail trading platform in the country on April 29, while Binance previously acquired a major stake in Gopax in 2023. However, regulatory challenges have hindered Gopax's transfer of ownership to Binance, reportedly due to concerns regarding Binance's legal issues in the United States.

為了進一步滲透這個利潤豐厚的市場，全球主要交易所 Crypto.com 和 Binance 已在韓國建立了業務。 Crypto.com 最近宣佈於4 月29 日在該國推出其零售交易平台，而幣安此前於2023 年收購了Gopax 的主要股權。這是由於對幣安的擔憂美國的法律問題。

Upcoming Regulatory Framework

即將推出的監管框架

The South Korean government has made strides in developing a comprehensive regulatory framework for the local crypto sector. In July 2023, the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, the country's first law specifically tailored to cryptocurrencies, was enacted and is expected to come into effect in July 2024.

韓國政府在為當地加密產業制定全面的監管框架方面取得了長足進展。 2023年7月，該國第一部專門針對加密貨幣的法律《虛擬資產使用者保護法》頒布，預計2024年7月生效。

This legislation aims to combat illicit market activities such as insider trading, price manipulation, and fraudulent transactions. Moreover, crypto service providers are mandated to safeguard over 80% of deposits in cold storage to protect user funds and participate in insurance programs to compensate users in the event of security breaches.

該立法旨在打擊內線交易、價格操縱和欺詐交易等非法市場活動。此外，加密貨幣服務提供者被要求將 80% 以上的存款存放在冷庫中，以保護用戶資金，並參與保險計劃，以便在發生安全漏洞時對用戶進行賠償。

The government is currently working on a second part of the user protection act, which will focus on standardizing crypto token issuance and information disclosure for investors.

政府目前正在製定用戶保護法的第二部分，重點是規範加密貨幣代幣的發行和投資者的資訊揭露。

Political Shifts and Future Prospects

政治轉變與未來前景

The recent South Korean general election on April 10 resulted in a major victory for the opposition Democratic Party, which secured 175 seats in the national legislature. The Democratic Party has pledged to support the growth of the local crypto sector, including approving local spot crypto exchange-traded funds.

4月10日剛舉行的韓國大選中，反對黨民主黨取得重大勝利，獲得國會175席。民主黨承諾支持當地加密貨幣產業的發展，包括批准當地現貨加密貨幣交易所交易基金。

Industry experts believe that the South Korean won's ascendancy as the preferred currency for crypto trading reflects the country's vibrant crypto market, robust regulatory environment, and the government's commitment to fostering innovation in the digital asset space. As the global crypto market continues to mature and expand, South Korea is poised to remain a major player and a bellwether for the industry's growth and development.

行業專家認為，韓元作為加密貨幣交易首選貨幣的崛起反映了該國充滿活力的加密市場、健全的監管環境以及政府對促進數位資產領域創新的承諾。隨著全球加密貨幣市場的不斷成熟和擴張，韓國有望繼續成為該行業成長和發展的主要參與者和領導者。