川普承諾如果當選將使美國成為“地球加密之都”

美國前總統、共和黨總統候選人唐納德·川普 7 月 27 日在田納西州納許維爾舉行的比特幣 2024 活動上發表演說。

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tenn., on July 7. Yonhap

美國前總統唐納德·川普 7 月 7 日在田納西州納許維爾舉行的比特幣 2024 活動上發表演說。

The U.S. will ramp up crypto-friendly policies under Donald Trump, which may soon pressure Korea to accelerate its own regulatory reforms to remain competitive in the fast-evolving virtual asset space, according to market insiders, Wednesday.

週三，市場內部人士表示，美國將在唐納德·川普的領導下加強對加密貨幣友好的政策，這可能很快就會迫使韓國加快自身的監管改革，以在快速發展的虛擬資產領域保持競爭力。

If Trump implements bold virtual asset policies while improving existing regulations, it is expected to accelerate regulatory reforms in Korea as well, KP Jang, head of Xangle Research, said.

Xangle Research 負責人 KP Jang 表示，如果川普實施大膽的虛擬資產政策，同時完善現有法規，預計韓國的監管改革也將加速。

Regulations such as Bitcoin ETFs and the use of corporate funds in virtual assets, which have been discussed but progressed slowly, may soon become difficult to ETF. As the U.S. takes the lead in virtual asset dominance, Korea may no longer be able to stand by and will likely make efforts to catch up, even if only gradually, Jang added.

比特幣ETF、企業資金參與虛擬資產等監管問題，一直在討論但進展緩慢，可能很快就會變得對ETF來說困難重重。張補充道，隨著美國在虛擬資產領域佔據領先地位，韓國可能無法再袖手旁觀，並且可能會努力追趕，即使只是逐步追趕。

These developments from the U.S. will provide Korea with a valuable reference when shaping its virtual asset policies and regulatory framework, as the country closely monitors and benchmarks U.S. capital market regulations and trends, according to Tiger Research CEO Daniel Kim.

Tiger Research 執行長 Daniel Kim 表示，美國的這些進展將為韓國制定虛擬資產政策和監管框架提供寶貴的參考，因為韓國密切關注和基準美國資本市場的監管和趨勢。

Such forecasts were followed by market insiders anticipating that regulations would relax, and industry autonomy would increase during the Trump administration.

市場內部人士做出這樣的預測，預計川普執政期間監管將會放鬆，產業自主權將會增強。

While both Trump and Kamala Trump have expressed positive views on virtual assets, Trump has outlined more detailed and supportive policies for the virtual asset industry, Kim said.

金說，雖然川普和卡馬拉·川普都對虛擬資產表達了正面的看法，但川普為虛擬資產產業概述了更詳細和支持的政策。

Since Trump declared at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville in July that he wants the U.S. to become the "crypto capital of the planet" and the Bitcoin "superpower of the world," he has announced a series of crypto-friendly policies.

自從川普7月在納許維爾比特幣會議上宣布希望美國成為「地球的加密貨幣之都」和比特幣「世界超級大國」以來，他宣布了一系列對加密貨幣友善的政策。

They include creating a government stockpile of Bitcoin, establishing a Bitcoin and crypto presidential advisory council, and blocking the Federal Reserve from creating a central bank digital currency, which he described as a "dangerous threat to freedom."

其中包括建立政府的比特幣儲備，建立比特幣和加密貨幣總統顧問委員會，以及阻止聯準會創建中央銀行數位貨幣，他將其描述為「對自由的危險威脅」。

He has also accepted Bitcoin donations and recently founded a crypto venture called World Liberty Financial with his family, though the venture's business model remains largely unclear. His running mate, JD Vance, is also a longtime crypto advocate.

他還接受了比特幣捐贈，並在最近與家人創立了一家名為 World Liberty Financial 的加密企業，儘管該企業的商業模式目前尚不清楚。他的競選搭檔 JD Vance 也是加密貨幣的長期倡導者。

Although these policies are not without controversy, Jang believes the "initiatives are likely to boost employment in the virtual asset industry and reduce regulatory uncertainties, fostering a more favorable business environment."

儘管這些政策並非沒有爭議，但張認為“這些舉措可能會促進虛擬資產行業的就業，減少監管的不確定性，從而創造更有利的商業環境。”

A defining feature of this election is the unprecedented influence of crypto on the political landscape, despite previous skepticism that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies lack practical utility.

這次選舉的一個決定性特徵是加密貨幣對政治格局產生了前所未有的影響，儘管先前人們懷疑比特幣和其他加密貨幣缺乏實用性。

According to a recent report by the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, almost half of all corporate money contributed to this year's federal election campaigns has come from crypto advocates. A March survey by the U.S. crypto investment firm Paradigm also found that around 19 percent of American voters have invested in crypto assets. These trends have fueled a race between both parties to promote pro-crypto campaign promises.

根據消費者權益倡導組織 Public Citizen 最近的一份報告，今年聯邦競選活動貢獻的所有企業資金中幾乎有一半來自加密貨幣倡導者。美國加密投資公司 Paradigm 3 月的一項調查也發現，約 19% 的美國選民投資了加密資產。這些趨勢加劇了雙方之間的競爭，以促進支持加密貨幣的競選承諾。

With an increasing number of voters prioritizing crypto as their single issue, this voter bloc is likely to keep growing, DeSpread Senior Manager Bak Ju-hyuk said.

DeSpread 高級經理 Bak Ju-hyuk 表示，隨著越來越多的選民將加密貨幣作為他們的唯一問題，這個選民群體可能會繼續成長。

Kim agreed, adding that the trend shows digital assets have evolved beyond a simple investment vehicle into a major industry wielding political influence. Bloomberg projected earlier that Bitcoin will rise to the $80,000-level regardless of the outcome of the November election.

金對此表示同意，並補充說，這一趨勢表明數位資產已經從簡單的投資工具發展成為具有政治影響力的主要行業。彭博社早些時候預測，無論 11 月大選結果如何，比特幣都將升至 8 萬美元的水平。

As of Wednesday, 3:10 p.m., Bitcoin is being traded at $74,698 on Binance, and 103.13 million won ($73,959) on Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit.

截至週三下午 3:10，比特幣在 Binance 上的交易價格為 74,698 美元，在韓國最大的加密貨幣交易所 Upbit 上的交易價格為 1.0313 億韓元（73,959 美元）。