TON 基金會準備擴大在美國的影響力

與 Telegram Messenger LLP 密切相關的開放網路 (TON) 基金會正準備擴大其在美國的業務。

The Open Network (TON) Foundation, closely linked to Telegram Messenger LLP, is expanding its presence in the United States, betting on a more favorable regulatory environment for digital assets under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

與 Telegram Messenger LLP 密切相關的開放網路 (TON) 基金會正在擴大其在美國的業務，押注於當選總統唐納德·川普的即將上任的政府將為數位資產提供更有利的監管環境。

The foundation announced on Monday that Manuel Stotz, a board member and the founder of Kingsway Capital Partners Ltd, has been appointed as its new president, effective immediately. Stotz replaces Steve Yun on the board, who will continue contributing to the foundation’s strategic initiatives.

該基金會週一宣布，Kingsway Capital Partners Ltd 董事會成員兼創始人 Manuel Stotz 已被任命為新任總裁，立即生效。斯托茨接替了董事會成員史蒂夫·雲端 (Steve Yun)，後者將繼續為基金會的策略性舉措做出貢獻。

Stotz, a board member since 2023, expressed optimism about the United States becoming a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation. His vision aligns with the foundation’s strategic pivot toward tapping into the economic and technological opportunities available in the world’s largest economy.

自 2023 年起擔任董事會成員的斯托茨對美國成為全球加密貨幣創新中心表示樂觀。他的願景與基金會的策略重點一致，即利用世界最大經濟體的經濟和技術機會。

“I believe that the U.S., with its vast economic and technological might, has the potential to become a global hub for Web3 and cryptocurrency innovation. The foundation is uniquely positioned to contribute to this effort by providing the necessary infrastructure, tools, and support for developers, creators, and entrepreneurs,” Stotz said in a statement to CoinDesk.

「我相信，美國憑藉其巨大的經濟和技術實力，有潛力成為 Web3 和加密貨幣創新的全球中心。該基金會具有獨特的優勢，可以透過為開發者、創作者和企業家提供必要的基礎設施、工具和支持來為這項努力做出貢獻。

A Shift in U.S. Crypto Policy

美國加密貨幣政策的轉變

The TON Foundation’s interest in the U.S. coincides with a stark contrast in regulatory approaches. The outgoing administration under President Joe Biden had implemented a more stringent stance toward the crypto industry, marked by regulatory crackdowns and tighter oversight.

TON 基金會對美國的興趣與監管方式形成鮮明對比。即將卸任的喬·拜登總統領導的政府對加密貨幣行業採取了更嚴格的立場，其特點是監管打擊和更嚴格的監督。

However, President-elect Trump has publicly declared his intent to establish the U.S. as a central player in the digital asset sector, a promise that has drawn the attention of global blockchain organizations.

然而，當選總統川普公開宣布，他打算讓美國成為數位資產領域的核心參與者，這項承諾引起了全球區塊鏈組織的關注。

“President-elect Trump has spoken about making the U.S. a ‘superpower’ in digital assets, which is an interesting development that we are following closely at the foundation,” Stotz added.

“當選總統川普談到要讓美國成為數位資產的‘超級大國’，這是我們基金會密切關注的一個有趣的發展，」斯托茨補充道。

TON’s Origins and Mission

TON 的起源和使命

The TON Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in Switzerland, supports the growth and development of the TON blockchain, which is closely integrated with Telegram. The platform’s 950 million users can leverage TON’s ecosystem to access a wide range of services, including in-app payments and gaming functionalities. Many of these services rely on the Toncoin token, the native cryptocurrency of the TON network.

TON 基金會是一家在瑞士註冊成立的非營利組織，支持 TON 區塊鏈的成長和發展，該區塊鏈與 Telegram 緊密結合。該平台的 9.5 億用戶可以利用 TON 的生態系統來存取廣泛的服務，包括應用程式內支付和遊戲功能。其中許多服務都依賴 Toncoin 代幣，即 TON 網路的原生加密貨幣。

The foundation was formally established in 2023 after Telegram’s earlier attempt to launch a large-scale crypto initiative was halted following legal challenges from U.S. regulators. The effort culminated in a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2020.

該基金會於 2023 年正式成立，此前 Telegram 曾嘗試推出大規模加密貨幣計劃，但因受到美國監管機構的法律挑戰而停止。這項努力最終於 2020 年與美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 達成和解。

Despite these setbacks, the foundation has continued to evolve and focus on expanding its blockchain solutions globally. Telegram’s Chief Executive Officer, Pavel Durov, faced legal difficulties last year when he was arrested in France. Authorities charged him with complicity in facilitating the spread of inappropriate and illegal content on the platform.

儘管遇到這些挫折，基金會仍在繼續發展，並專注於在全球擴展其區塊鏈解決方案。 Telegram 執行長 Pavel Durov 去年在法國被捕，面臨法律困難。當局指控他共謀協助在平台上傳播不當和非法內容。

Durov has denied these allegations and maintains his innocence. Despite these challenges, he recently reported that Telegram’s revenue surpassed $1 billion in 2024, thanks largely to its expanding user base and paid services, such as premium subscriptions and video calls.

杜羅夫否認了這些指控並堅稱自己無罪。儘管面臨這些挑戰，他最近報告稱，Telegram 的收入到 2024 年將超過 10 億美元，這主要歸功於其不斷擴大的用戶群和付費服務，例如高級訂閱和視訊通話。

As the TON Foundation prepares to play a more active role in the U.S., its ambitions align with the anticipated digital asset boom under the incoming administration. With a vast user base, innovative blockchain solutions, and a presence in the U.S. market, the foundation is setting the stage for a pivotal moment in both its own growth and the broader development of the blockchain industry.

隨著 TON 基金會準備在美國發揮更積極的作用，其雄心壯志與即將上任的政府領導下預期的數位資產繁榮是一致的。憑藉龐大的用戶群、創新的區塊鏈解決方案以及在美國市場的影響力，該基金會正在為自身發展和區塊鏈產業更廣泛發展的關鍵時刻奠定基礎。