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州參議院對眾議院第701號法案的一致通過不僅僅是立法進展，這是一個大膽的聲明

The Old Dominion State has taken another step toward becoming a cryptocurrency hub.

古老的統治國家朝著成為加密貨幣樞紐邁出了又一步。

The Virginia Senate passed House Bill 2386 on Monday, March 13, advancing the measure to the Governor's desk. The bill had previously passed the House of Delegates.

弗吉尼亞州參議院於3月13日星期一通過了2386年的眾議院法案，將該措施推向了州長的辦公桌。該法案以前已經通過了代表眾議院。

HB 2381, which now awaits the Governor's signature, will adjust the state's money transmitter law to exclude cryptocurrency.

HB 2381現在正在等待州長的簽名，將調整該州的貨幣發射機法，以排除加密貨幣。

The bill defines "digital assets" as "any intangible property, the value of which is represented and transferable in a digital form." It also clarifies that "digital assets" do not include "any currency, legal tender, or coin issued by the United States or any state, territory, or possession of the United States."

該法案將“數字資產”定義為“任何無形屬性，其價值以數字形式表示和轉移。”它還澄清說，“數字資產”不包括“美國或美國任何州，領土或擁有的任何貨幣，法定貨幣或硬幣”。

The bill further states that "a person shall not be required to register as a money transmitter solely for performing any of the following activities:"

該法案進一步指出：“不應僅用於執行以下任何活動的貨幣發射器註冊為貨幣發射機。”

* Holding, transferring, or converting digital assets for the person's own account.

*持有，轉讓或轉換該人自己帳戶的數字資產。

* Mining digital assets.

*採礦數字資產。

* Validating transactions on a blockchain.

*驗證區塊鏈上的交易。

* Providing services as a full-node operator for a cryptocurrency network.

*為加密貨幣網絡提供服務作為全節點操作員。

* Engaging in activity as a decentralized autonomous organization.

*作為一個分散的自治組織進行活動。

The bill also includes a provision that permits a bank to provide custody of digital assets.

該法案還包括一項規定，該規定允許銀行提供數字資產的監護權。

HB 2381 is part of a broader effort by state lawmakers to create a more favorable legal environment for cryptocurrency businesses.

HB 2381是州議員為加密貨幣企業創造更有利的法律​​環境的更廣泛努力的一部分。

Several other states have passed or are considering similar legislation.

其他幾個州已經過去或正在考慮類似的立法。

Proponents of the bill argue that it will help to attract cryptocurrency businesses to Virginia and boost the state's economy. They also say that the bill will protect consumers by requiring money transmitters to be licensed and regulated by the State Corporation Commission.

該法案的支持者認為，它將有助於吸引加密貨幣企業到弗吉尼亞州，並促進該州的經濟。他們還說，該法案將通過要求貨幣發射機受到州立公司委員會的許可和監管來保護消費者。

Opponents of the bill worry that it could open the door to fraud and scams. They also say that the bill preempts local governments from enacting stricter zoning ordinances on cryptocurrency mining operations.

該法案的反對者擔心它可能打開欺詐和騙局的大門。他們還說，該法案促使地方政府對加密貨幣採礦業務制定更嚴格的分區條例。

The Senate's vote on HB 2381 comes as lawmakers in several states are considering legislation to regulate cryptocurrency. The Biden administration has also set up a new task force to coordinate the government's response to the emerging industry.

參議院對HB 2381的投票是由於幾個州的立法者正在考慮規範加密貨幣的立法。拜登政府還成立了一個新工作組，以協調政府對新興行業的反應。

Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular in recent years, but it is also a subject of debate. Some people believe that cryptocurrencies could revolutionize the financial system, while others are skeptical of the technology and its potential risks.

近年來，加密貨幣越來越流行，但它也是一個辯論的主題。有些人認為加密貨幣可以徹底改變金融體系，而另一些人對技術及其潛在風險持懷疑態度。