Tether 將總部遷至薩爾瓦多，瞄準拉丁美洲擴張

該決定是在 Tether 最近從薩爾瓦多當局獲得數位資產服務提供者 (DASP) 許可證之後做出的。

Cryptocurrency stablecoin issuer Tether plans to relocate its headquarters to El Salvador and establish a physical presence in the Latin American nation, according to an interview with Reuters.

根據路透社採訪，加密貨幣穩定幣發行商 Tether 計劃將總部遷至薩爾瓦多，並在這個拉丁美洲國家設立實體辦事處。

The move comes after Tether obtained a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license from Salvadoran authorities, permitting the company to operate its USDT stablecoin legally within the country. El Salvador, which became the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, has increasingly positioned itself as a pro-Bitcoin jurisdiction by encouraging cryptocurrency firms to establish a physical presence.

此前，Tether 從薩爾瓦多當局獲得了數位資產服務提供商（DASP）許可證，允許該公司在該國合法營運其 USDT 穩定幣。薩爾瓦多於 2021 年成為第一個採用比特幣作為法定貨幣的國家，透過鼓勵加密貨幣公司建立實體存在，日益將自己定位為支持比特幣的司法管轄區。

Tether Chief Executive Paolo Ardoino told Reuters that the relocation would mark the first time the company maintains a dedicated office space. While Tether employs more than 100 staff globally—most working remotely—Ardoino and several top executives, including co-founders, intend to live in El Salvador.

Tether 執行長 Paolo Ardoino 告訴路透社，此次搬遷將標誌著該公司首次保留專用辦公空間。儘管 Tether 在全球擁有 100 多名員工（其中大多數是遠距工作），但 Ardoino 和包括聯合創始人在內的幾位高階主管打算住在薩爾瓦多。

“This move to El Salvador will be the first time we're going to have a physical headquarters,” said Ardoino. “The country's progressive policies and supportive regulatory environment closely match our vision to foster cryptocurrency adoption in emerging markets.”

「遷往薩爾瓦多將是我們第一次設立實體總部，」阿爾多伊諾說。 “該國的進步政策和支持性監管環境與我們促進新興市場採用加密貨幣的願景密切相關。”

Tether's shift to Latin America comes amid stricter crypto regulations in other regions. In Europe, the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework has prompted some firms to reassess their operations. Tether's growth in the European Union has been tempered by tighter rules, though Ardoino maintains that MiCA will not fundamentally disrupt the firm's global dominance.

Tether 轉向拉丁美洲之際，其他地區的加密貨幣監管也更加嚴格。在歐洲，新的加密資產市場（MiCA）框架促使一些公司重新評估其營運。儘管 Ardoino 堅稱 MiCA 不會從根本上破壞該公司的全球主導地位，但 Tether 在歐盟的成長受到了更嚴格規則的影響。

The company has also faced scrutiny in the United States, where questions about stablecoin reserves have drawn heightened regulatory attention. In 2021, Tether agreed to pay a $41 million settlement over allegations regarding the composition of its reserves. Tether says it retains most of its cash equivalents, including U.S. Treasuries, at Wall Street brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald—whose chief executive has been tapped to serve in President-elect Donald Trump's new administration.

該公司還在美國面臨審查，有關穩定幣儲備的問題引起了監管機構的高度關注。 2021 年，Tether 同意就有關其儲備構成的指控支付 4,100 萬美元的和解金。 Tether 表示，它在華爾街經紀公司 Cantor Fitzgerald 保留了大部分現金等價物，包括美國國債，該公司的首席執行官已被任命在當選總統唐納德·特朗普的新政府中任職。

El Salvador's crypto-friendly environment is largely attributed to President Nayib Bukele, who has advocated the nation's use of Bitcoin to bolster investment and tourism. While the country softened its maximalist stance in December to secure an International Monetary Fund (IMF) incentive package, El Salvador still holds more than 5,700 bitcoins in its reserves—currently valued at over $500 million—and aims to expand its digital asset infrastructure.

薩爾瓦多的加密貨幣友善環境很大程度上歸功於總統納伊布·布克萊(Nayib Bukele)，他主張該國使用比特幣來促進投資和旅遊業。儘管該國在12 月軟化了其最高主義立場，以確保獲得國際貨幣基金組織(IMF) 的激勵方案，但薩爾瓦多的儲備中仍持有超過5,700 枚比特幣（目前價值超過5 億美元），並旨在擴大其數位資產基礎設施。

Analysts expect Tether's presence could spur further crypto-related ventures. Some cite Tether's net profit, which reached $10 billion in 2024, as a potential boon to El Salvador's economy—its gross domestic product was around $34 billion in 2023, according to the World Bank.

分析師預計 Tether 的存在可能會刺激更多與加密相關的企業。有些人認為，Tether 的淨利潤在 2024 年將達到 100 億美元，這對薩爾瓦多的經濟來說是一個潛在的福音——根據世界銀行的數據，2023 年其國內生產總值約為 340 億美元。

“This has to have a massive impact on El Salvador,” said James Seyffart, an independent analyst, in a social media post. “Tether's annual profit alone is a significant fraction of the country's GDP.”

「這肯定會對薩爾瓦多產生巨大影響，」獨立分析師詹姆斯·塞法特(James Seyffart)在社群媒體貼文中表示。 “僅 Tether 的年利潤就佔該國 GDP 的很大一部分。”

According to data from CoinGecko, Tether's USDT token represents roughly two-thirds of the stablecoin market, with $137 billion in circulation. Stablecoins aim to maintain a 1:1 peg with traditional currencies and have become vital for traders seeking to move between cryptocurrencies without exposure to wild price swings.

根據 CoinGecko 的數據，Tether 的 USDT 代幣約佔穩定幣市場的三分之二，流通量為 1,370 億美元。穩定幣的目標是與傳統貨幣保持 1:1 的掛鉤，對於尋求在加密貨幣之間進行交易而又不遭受價格劇烈波動的交易者來說，穩定幣變得至關重要。

The stablecoin sector's rapid growth—about 45% over the past year—has drawn concern from regulators who fear a lack of transparency could destabilize broader financial markets. Tether acknowledges these concerns and said last year it would tighten its monitoring of token usage to address the threat of illicit finance.

穩定幣產業的快速成長（過去一年約 45%）引起了監管機構的擔憂，他們擔心缺乏透明度可能會破壞更廣泛的金融市場的穩定。 Tether 承認這些擔憂，並在去年表示將加強對代幣使用的監控，以應對非法金融的威脅。

Ardoino said Tether views Latin America as a strategic region for future expansion, particularly as countries like El Salvador embrace Bitcoin and consider legislating digital assets more favorably. Tether has also announced plans to invest in renewable energy ventures in El Salvador, including a geothermal power project that harnesses volcanic energy, potentially aiding sustainable Bitcoin mining.

Ardoino 表示，Tether 將拉丁美洲視為未來擴張的戰略地區，特別是在薩爾瓦多等國家擁抱比特幣並考慮更有利地立法數位資產的情況下。 Tether 也宣布計劃投資薩爾瓦多的再生能源企業，包括一個利用火山能的地熱發電項目，這可能有助於永續的比特幣開採。

“We see El Salvador as a beacon of digital asset innovation,” said Ardoino. “Our goal is to promote financial inclusion and accelerate Bitcoin adoption. Operating here should help us develop new solutions tailored for emerging markets.”

「我們將薩爾瓦多視為數位資產創新的燈塔，」阿多伊諾說。 “我們的目標是促進金融包容性並加速比特幣的採用。在這裡開展業務應該有助於我們開發適合新興市場的新解決方案。

Market observers suggest Tether's relocation could encourage other crypto companies to follow suit. The firm's move comes on the heels of similar decisions by industry players, including Bitfinex Derivatives, which also obtained a DASP license in El Salvador.

市場觀察家認為，Tether 的搬遷可能會鼓勵其他加密貨幣公司效仿。該公司此舉是在業界參與者做出類似決定之後做出的，其中包括 Bitfinex Derivatives，該公司也在薩爾瓦多獲得了 DASP 許可證。

With a physical office, a growing local workforce, and full licensure, Tether's move signals confidence in the country's bid to become a worldwide hub for digital currency trading. Both Tether and Salvadoran officials hope the relocation will attract additional investments to a market still in its early stages of development.

憑藉實體辦公室、不斷增長的本地勞動力以及全面的牌照，Tether 的舉動表明了對該國成為全球數位貨幣交易中心的信心。 Tether 和薩爾瓦多官員都希望此次搬遷能為仍處於早期發展階段的市場吸引更多投資。

Ardoino declined to speculate on whether a Trump presidency could prompt Tether to consider future expansion in the United States. For now, the company's immediate plans are firmly anchored in El Salvador, where it intends to maintain its global headquarters and collaborate with the government to

Ardoino 拒絕猜測川普當選總統是否會促使 Tether 考慮未來在美國的擴張。目前，該公司的近期計劃牢牢紮根於薩爾瓦多，打算保留其全球總部並與政府合作