Tether 計劃對土耳其占主導地位的礦物硼儲量進行代幣化

全球最大穩定幣 USDT 背後的公司 Tether Holdings Ltd. 正在製定一項計劃，將區塊鏈技術整合到土耳其的硼產業。

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Tether Holdings Ltd. is reportedly proposing a plan to integrate blockchain technology into Turkey’s vast boron sector.

據報道，Tether Holdings Ltd. 提出了一項將區塊鏈技術整合到土耳其龐大的硼產業的計畫。

The proposal aims to digitally tokenize borate minerals, highlighting Tether’s interest in merging the cryptocurrency and commodity industries.

該提案旨在對硼酸鹽礦物進行數位代幣化，突顯了 Tether 對合併加密貨幣和大宗商品行業的興趣。

If approved, the plan could pave the way for new applications of blockchain technology in the commodity sector.

如果獲得批准，該計劃將為區塊鏈技術在大宗商品領域的新應用鋪平道路。

Turkey, through its state-owned enterprise Eti Maden, is the world’s leading producer and exporter of boron, controlling over 70% of global reserves.

土耳其透過其國有企業艾梯麥礦業集團 (Eti Maden) 成為世界領先的硼生產國和出口國，控制著全球 70% 以上的儲量。

This move by Tether is part of a broader strategy to expand the use of USDT as a stable payment method in emerging markets.

Tether 此舉是擴大 USDT 在新興市場作為穩定支付方式的使用的更廣泛策略的一部分。

Tether Holdings Ltd., the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, is pursuing a plan to integrate blockchain technology into Turkey’s boron sector, multiple sources told Tokenhell.

多位消息人士告訴 Tokenhell，全球最大穩定幣 USDT 背後的公司 Tether Holdings Ltd. 正在製定一項計劃，將區塊鏈技術整合到土耳其的硼產業。

The proposal, submitted by Tether to Turkish authorities, could modernize the management and trading of boron reserves, a mineral crucial in various industries. Turkey possesses a strategic advantage in this sector, controlling over 70% of global boron reserves.

Tether 向土耳其當局提交的這項提案可以實現硼儲備的管理和交易現代化，硼儲備是對各個行業至關重要的礦物。土耳其在該領域擁有戰略優勢，控制全球70%以上的硼儲量。

According to the sources, Tether also proposed setting up a digital asset exchange in Istanbul, Turkey’s financial hub. If approved, the plan would expand the application of blockchain technology beyond finance and payments into the commodity sector.

消息人士稱，Tether 還提議在土耳其金融中心伊斯坦堡設立數位資產交易所。如果獲得批准，該計劃將把區塊鏈技術的應用範圍從金融和支付擴展到大宗商品領域。

Boron is a vital mineral used in a wide range of industries, including ceramics, detergents, fertilizers, and glass production. Turkey is the leading producer and exporter of boron, with Eti Maden, a state-owned enterprise, spearheading the country’s operations in this sector.

硼是一種重要的礦物質，廣泛應用於陶瓷、清潔劑、化肥和玻璃生產等行業。土耳其是領先的硼生產國和出口國，國有企業艾梯麥礦業集團 (Eti Maden) 是該國該領域業務的領頭羊。

Boron is used in ceramics, detergents, fertilizers, and glass productionMultiple sources familiar with the discussions told Tokenhell that Tether submitted this proposal to officials in Turkey’s Energy Ministry and Eti Maden.

硼用於陶瓷、清潔劑、化肥和玻璃生產。

However, government representatives indicated that it is still too early in the discussions to implement the proposal, which local officials are reviewing.

然而，政府代表表示，現在討論實施該提案還為時過早，地方官員正在審查該提案。

The discussions are reportedly focused on exploring how to tokenize boron assets, with the broader aim being to increase efficiency and transparency in managing boron transactions.

據報導，討論的重點是探索如何將硼資產代幣化，更廣泛的目標是提高管理硼交易的效率和透明度。

This effort could potentially open the door for other commodities to be tokenized as well.

這項努力也可能為其他商品的代幣化打開大門。

Turkey has become one of the most active markets for digital assets due to economic challenges, such as high inflation and the declining value of the Turkish lira. Chainalysis data shows that Turkey had around $137 billion in crypto inflows through June 2023, highlighting the country’s growing interest in cryptocurrency.

由於高通膨和土耳其里拉貶值等經濟挑戰，土耳其已成為最活躍的數位資產市場之一。 Chainaanalysis 數據顯示，截至 2023 年 6 月，土耳其的加密貨幣流入量約為 1,370 億美元，突顯該國對加密貨幣日益增長的興趣。

This environment has prompted multiple crypto firms to explore opportunities in the Turkish market.

這種環境促使多家加密貨幣公司探索土耳其市場的機會。

In addition to Tether, other companies like Garanti BBVA Kripto have announced partnerships with global blockchain firms, such as Ripple and IBM, to enhance crypto trading services.

除了 Tether 之外，Garanti BBVA Kripto 等其他公司也宣布與 Ripple 和 IBM 等全球區塊鏈公司建立合作夥伴關係，以增強加密貨幣交易服務。

These moves indicate that Turkey is becoming an increasingly strategic destination for digital asset companies, driven by the need for alternative financial solutions amid economic instability.

這些舉措表明，在經濟不穩定的情況下，由於對替代金融解決方案的需求，土耳其正日益成為數位資產公司的戰略目的地。

Tether has been actively seeking to expand the use of USDT as a stable payment method in emerging markets. The stablecoin, pegged to the US dollar, has grown to a circulating supply of $120 billion and remains popular among traders as a reliable store of value and a bridge between crypto exchanges.

Tether 一直在積極尋求擴大 USDT 作為新興市場穩定支付方式的使用。這種與美元掛鉤的穩定幣的流通量已增至 1,200 億美元，作為可靠的價值儲存手段和加密貨幣交易所之間的橋樑，仍然受到交易者的歡迎。

Beyond trading, Tether aims to position USDT as an affordable and quick way to move funds, especially in regions with limited banking infrastructure.

除了交易之外，Tether 的目標是將 USDT 定位為一種經濟實惠且快速的資金轉移方式，特別是在銀行基礎設施有限的地區。

Tether’s interest in tokenizing physical commodities like boron aligns with its broader strategy to integrate digital assets into traditional finance.

Tether 對硼等實體商品進行代幣化的興趣與其將數位資產整合到傳統金融中的更廣泛策略相一致。

By enabling access to commodities via blockchain, the company aims to offer additional financial solutions, particularly in countries with underdeveloped banking systems.

透過透過區塊鏈獲取商品，該公司旨在提供額外的金融解決方案，特別是在銀行系統不發達的國家。

This approach may also help users avoid high transaction fees associated with traditional banking channels, creating more efficient ways to manage both digital and hard assets.

這種方法還可以幫助用戶避免與傳統銀行管道相關的高額交易費用，從而創建更有效的方式來管理數位資產和硬資產。

While Tether continues to expand its offerings, its global operations face increasing scrutiny from regulators. The integration of digital assets with commodities like boron adds complexity to regulatory efforts, particularly in countries under economic sanctions.

儘管 Tether 繼續擴大其產品範圍，但其全球業務面臨監管機構越來越嚴格的審查。數位資產與硼等大宗商品的整合增加了監管工作的複雜性，特別是在受到經濟制裁的國家。

Reports suggest that USDT is already being used in places like Venezuela and Russia, which have limited access to the global banking system.

報告顯示，USDT 已在委內瑞拉和俄羅斯等地區使用，這些地區對全球銀行系統的存取受到限制。

This development poses challenges for regulatory bodies attempting to monitor and control money flows.

這一發展給試圖監控和控制資金流動的監管機構帶來了挑戰。

Despite regulatory hurdles, Tether’s USDT earned $5.2 billion in the first half of 2024, driven by conservative investments such as US Treasuries.

儘管存在監管障礙，在美國國債等保守投資的推動下，Tether 的 USDT 在 2024 年上半年賺取了 52 億美元。

The company’s strong financial performance supports its ambitions in both the cryptocurrency and traditional finance sectors.

該公司強勁的財務業績支持了其在加密貨幣和傳統金融領域的雄心壯志。