英國將加密貨幣質押從監管範圍中刪除，為區塊鏈網路提供法律確定性

英國政府明確了對加密貨幣質押的立場，將其從「集體投資計畫」（CIS）的分類中刪除

In a move to support innovation and clarify crypto regulations, the UK government has announced that crypto staking will no longer be classified as a “collective investment scheme” (CIS). This adjustment, stipulated in an amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, will exempt qualifying crypto asset staking from the strict regulatory oversight applied to CIS.

為了支持創新和澄清加密法規，英國政府宣布加密貨幣質押將不再被歸類為「集合投資計畫」（CIS）。這項調整是《2000 年金融服務和市場法》修正案中規定的，將使符合資格的加密資產質押免受適用於 CIS 的嚴格監管。

Unlike mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that require authorization and stringent compliance under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), crypto staking will not be subject to these burdens. This exemption will provide greater legal certainty for blockchain networks utilizing proof-of-stake mechanisms, such as Ethereum and Solana.

與需要金融行為監理局 (FCA) 授權和嚴格合規性的共同基金或交易所交易基金 (ETF) 不同，加密貨幣質押不會受到這些負擔。這項豁免將為利用權益證明機制的區塊鏈網路（例如以太坊和 Solana）提供更大的法律確定性。

The amendment, which comes into effect on January 31, 2025, aligns with the UK Treasury's broader plan to regulate digital assets. New guidelines for staking services, stablecoins, and other crypto activities are expected in early 2025, leading to a comprehensive regulatory framework for trading platforms and crypto lending by 2026.

該修正案將於 2025 年 1 月 31 日生效，符合英國財政部監管數位資產的更廣泛計畫。預計 2025 年初將推出針對質押服務、穩定幣和其他加密貨幣活動的新指南，到 2026 年將為交易平台和加密貨幣借貸建立全面的監管框架。

This adjustment follows concerns raised by the crypto industry regarding the heavy-handed application of CIS regulations, which were initially designed for traditional financial instruments like investment trusts and closed-end funds. By exempting staking from these rigid rules, the UK is attempting to strike a balance between fostering innovation and protecting investors.

這項調整是在加密貨幣產業對 CIS 法規的嚴厲應用提出擔憂之後進行的，這些法規最初是為投資信託和封閉式基金等傳統金融工具設計的。透過免除質押這些嚴格的規則，英國試圖在促進創新和保護投資者之間取得平衡。