瓦努阿圖已正式通過了一項新法規，以規範加密貨幣公司

這項立法行動使其成為太平洋地區的最新島嶼，以針對數字資產行業引入這種全面的監督措施。

A new act to regulate crypto firms has been passed by Vanuatu, a small island nation in the southwest Pacific.

西南太平洋的一個小島國家瓦努阿圖（Vanuatu）通過了一項規範加密公司的新法案。

The legislation introduces comprehensive oversight measures for the digital asset industry, making it the latest island in the Pacific region to bring in such legislation.

該立法介紹了數字資產行業的綜合監督措施，使其成為太平洋地區最新的島嶼引入此類立法。

After several months of drafting and approval processes, the new crypto law has now been passed and will come into effect in the coming months, according to a statement from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

根據金融情報部門（FIU）的一份聲明，經過幾個月的起草和批准程序，現已通過了新的加密法，並將在未來幾個月內生效。

The new legislation grants the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) the authority to issue crypto business licenses. It can also carry out investigations into licensed entities and enforce penalties for non-compliance.

新立法授予瓦努阿圖金融服務委員會（VFSC）簽發加密貨幣許可證的權力。它還可以對許可實體進行調查，並對不符合規定執行處罰。

Some serious violations could result in specified fines of up to 250 million vatu (approximately $2 million USD), while certain offenses might carry prison sentences that could reach 30 years.

一些嚴重的違規行為可能導致指定的罰款高達2.5億VATU（約合200萬美元），而某些罪行可能會判處30年的監禁。

The statement from the FIU said that these measures are designed, in part, to prevent Vanuatu from becoming an unregulated haven for illicit crypto activity.

FIU的聲明說，這些措施的設計部分是為了防止瓦努阿圖成為非法加密活動的不受監管的避風港。

Loretta Joseph, a key policy consultant who advised the VFSC on this legislation, said: “The collapse of FTX last year highlighted how regulatory gaps in some jurisdictions can open the door for misuse of crypto.”

關鍵政策顧問洛雷塔·約瑟夫（Loretta Joseph）就這項立法提供了建議：“去年FTX的崩潰強調了某些司法管轄區的監管差距如何打開濫用加密貨幣的大門。”

She added that smaller jurisdictions like Vanuatu are often targeted by individuals or entities seeking areas with minimal regulatory oversight. This underscores the importance of implementing strong, clear financial regulations in the region.

她補充說，像瓦努阿圖這樣的較小司法管轄區通常是由尋求監管最少監督領域的個人或實體的目標。這強調了該地區實施強大而明確的金融法規的重要性。

What Services Does the New Vanuatu Law Cover?

新的瓦努阿圖法律涵蓋了什麼服務？

The new law creates a licensing and reporting framework that will apply to various Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). This will explicitly include crypto exchanges, digital asset custody providers, and platforms that facilitate initial coin offerings (ICOs).

新法律創建了一個許可和報告框架，該框架將適用於各種虛擬資產服務提供商（VASP）。這將明確包括加密交易所，數字資產保管提供商以及促進初始硬幣產品（ICO）的平台。

Moreover, the VFSC will gain the ability to establish and operate a regulatory sandbox. This program will allow approved crypto companies to operate legally in Vanuatu under a temporary license for up to one year, with potential renewal possibilities.

此外，VFSC將獲得建立和操作監管沙箱的能力。該計劃將允許經批准的加密貨幣公司在臨時許可下合法運營一年，並具有潛在的更新可能性。

The move to introduce a sandbox is part of efforts to foster responsible financial innovation while maintaining the SCF’s regulatory oversight.

引入沙箱的舉動是促進負責任的金融創新努力的一部分，同時保持SCF的監管監督。

Vanuatu’s move to regulate crypto comes amid a broader global trend. An increasing number of smaller jurisdictions are now taking legislative or regulatory steps to manage the unique risks and economic opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving digital asset sector.

瓦努阿圖（Vanuatu）對加密貨幣的調節行動發生在更廣泛的全球趨勢中。現在，越來越多的較小司法管轄區正在採取立法或監管步驟來管理迅速發展的數字資產行業帶來的獨特風險和經濟機會。

With robust enforcement measures and clearer regulatory guidelines now in place, officials hope that Vanuatu can be positioned as a responsible leader for crypto regulation within the Pacific region.

通過現在製定了強大的執法措施和更明確的監管指南，官員們希望瓦努阿圖可以被定位為太平洋地區加密貨幣監管的負責任領導者。