Bankman-Fried 因 FTX 詐欺罪被判 25 年徒刑，現貨比特幣 ETF 飆升至 120 億美元

加密貨幣市場在 2023 年第一季出現了重大發展。現貨比特幣 ETF 吸引了超過 120 億美元的淨流入，顯示投資者對可獲取的加密貨幣投資感興趣。 FTX 前執行長 Sam Bankman-Fried 因詐欺相關指控被判處 25 年監禁。加密貨幣交易所 KuCoin 面臨反洗錢違規行為，凸顯監管審查。 Coinbase 與 SEC 的訴訟仍在繼續，測試美國加密資產的監管框架。由於有報告指出 FTX 出售其所持股份，Solana 的價格下跌。業界期待潛在的以太幣 ETF 現貨核准以及 FTX 資產剝離對市場的影響。

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Surge Past $12 Billion in Net Inflows, Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years for FTX Fraud

現貨比特幣 ETF 淨流入飆升至 120 億美元，Bankman-Fried 因 FTX 詐欺被判 25 年徒刑

Amidst a burgeoning legal landscape for cryptocurrency entities, the first quarter of 2023 witnessed a dramatic influx of capital into spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a significant legal victory against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

在加密貨幣實體蓬勃發展的法律環境中，2023 年第一季度，大量資金湧入現貨比特幣交易所交易基金(ETF)，並在針對FTX 前首席執行官Sam Bankman-Fried 的法律訴訟中取得重大勝利。

Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Skyrocket

比特幣 ETF 現貨流入量激增

Since their inception in January, eleven spot bitcoin ETFs approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have amassed a staggering $12.1 billion in net inflows. Blackrock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) emerged as the frontrunner, attracting approximately $13.9 billion, while Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) faced a substantial exodus due to higher fees, with investors withdrawing almost $14.7 billion. Hashdex's DEFI ETF, previously a bitcoin futures ETF, recently transitioned to a spot bitcoin ETF, further bolstering the sector's growth.

自 1 月推出以來，美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 批准的 11 隻現貨比特幣 ETF 已累積了驚人的 121 億美元淨流入。 Blackrock 的 iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) 成為領跑者，吸引了約 139 億美元，而 Grayscale 的 Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) 由於費用較高而面臨大量資金外流，投資者撤資近 147 億美元。 Hashdex 的 DEFI ETF 之前是比特幣期貨 ETF，最近轉變為現貨比特幣 ETF，進一步促進了該行業的成長。

Bankman-Fried Faces Prison for FTX Fraud

Bankman-Fried 因 FTX 詐欺而面臨監禁

Former FTX co-founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in a massive fraud scheme that led to the collapse of the defunct crypto exchange. In addition to the prison sentence, Bankman-Fried was ordered to undergo three years of monitored release and forfeit over $11 billion to reimburse defrauded FTX customers. The bankruptcy plan for FTX offers users a potential return of up to 90% of their lost funds, although it is important to note that this compensation reflects the value of assets at the time of the collapse, not accounting for any subsequent increases in cryptocurrency values.

FTX 前聯合創始人兼首席執行官 Sam Bankman-Fried 因參與大規模詐欺計劃而被判處 25 年監禁，該計劃導致了已不復存在的加密貨幣交易所的崩潰。除了監禁之外，Bankman-Fried 還被勒令接受三年的監控釋放，並沒收超過 110 億美元，以償還被騙的 FTX 客戶。 FTX 的破產計畫為用戶提供了高達 90% 損失資金的潛在回報，不過值得注意的是，這種補償反映的是崩潰時的資產價值，而不是考慮到加密貨幣價值的任何後續增長。

KuCoin Charged with Money Laundering Violations

KuCoin被控洗錢違規

Crypto exchange KuCoin and its founding members have been charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York for violating anti-money laundering rules and operating an unlicensed money transmission business. The indictment alleges that KuCoin facilitated the laundering of over $5 billion through deposits and another $4 billion through withdrawals, amidst concerns about its inadequate customer identity verification and reporting practices.

加密貨幣交易所 KuCoin 及其創始成員被紐約南區美國檢察官辦公室指控違反反洗錢規則並經營未經許可的匯款業務。起訴書稱，出於對客戶身分驗證和報告做法不充分的擔憂，KuCoin 透過存款洗錢和提款洗錢分別超過 50 億美元和 40 億美元。

Coinbase Loses Suit Dismissal Bid

Coinbase 敗訴駁回訴訟

In a setback for Coinbase, a U.S. District Court judge denied the crypto exchange's bid to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the SEC alleging that Coinbase offered unregistered securities through its exchange and staking services. The lawsuit marks a significant challenge to the SEC's efforts to regulate digital asset companies under traditional securities laws. The legal battle could have far-reaching implications for the classification and regulation of crypto assets in the United States.

讓 Coinbase 遭遇挫折的是，美國地方法院法官駁回了加密貨幣交易所提出的駁回美國證券交易委員會提起的訴訟的請求，該訴訟指控 Coinbase 透過其交易和質押服務提供未註冊的證券。該訴訟標誌著美國證券交易委員會根據傳統證券法監管數位資產公司的努力面臨重大挑戰。這場法律戰可能會對美國加密資產的分類和監管產生深遠影響。

Solana Plunges Amidst FTX Holdings Liquidation

Solana 因 FTX Holdings 清算而暴跌

Amidst the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, reports emerged that FTX has initiated the sale of its approximately $7.5 billion worth of Solana (SOL) holdings. This news has sent shockwaves through the crypto market, causing a sharp decline in Solana's price.

在正在進行的破產程序中，有報告指出 FTX 已開始出售其價值約 75 億美元的 Solana (SOL) 資產。這一消息震驚了加密貨幣市場，導致 Solana 價格大幅下跌。

Market Outlook

市場展望

As the week unfolds, the focus remains on spot bitcoin ETFs, which have attracted significant investor interest. The potential approval of a spot ether ETF later this year is also being closely monitored. However, the ongoing legal battles surrounding cryptocurrency companies and the liquidation of FTX's Solana holdings have cast a shadow over the industry's short-term outlook.

隨著本週的展開，焦點仍然是現貨比特幣 ETF，它們吸引了投資者的極大興趣。今年稍後以太坊現貨 ETF 的潛在批准也受到密切關注。然而，圍繞加密貨幣公司持續不斷的法律糾紛以及 FTX 所持 Solana 資產的清算給該行業的短期前景蒙上了陰影。